Free Sights

You don't need a big budget to enjoy Thessaloniki, many of its best experiences are completely free.

The Byzantine walls, the squares, the seafront with the Umbrellas and most Byzantine churches (free to enter) are all here. These are the city's best free spots.

Hand-picked recommendations from our editorial team.

The Arch of Galerius, the "Kamara", on Egnatia Street at dusk, with its 4th-century reliefs

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City Center

Arch of Galerius (Kamara)

A 4th-century Roman triumphal arch and the city's classic central meeting point.

The Byzantine walls of the Upper Town at sunset, overlooking the whole city and the gulf

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Ano Poli (Upper Town)

Byzantine Walls

The old town's walls and the finest view over Thessaloniki — a UNESCO monument.

Aristotelous Square at dusk, opening toward the Thermaic Gulf

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City Center

Aristotelous Square

The city's emblematic square, opening onto the sea.

Waterfront

Waterfront & Umbrellas

The redesigned seaside promenade with Zongolopoulos' "Umbrellas" sculpture.