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First-timers

First time in Thessaloniki? Start with the essentials: Aristotelous Square, the White Tower, the Rotunda and a walk along the waterfront. In 2-3 days you can cover the highlights on foot. Below you'll find itineraries, the must-see sights and practical info.

UNESCO Monuments City Center

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The White Tower and the Thessaloniki waterfront at dusk, lights across the Thermaic Gulf

White Tower

Thessaloniki's symbol on the waterfront — a 15th-century tower with a museum and city views.

The Rotunda with its Ottoman minaret at sunset, the Thermaic Gulf beyond

Rotunda (St George)

An imposing 4th-century Roman rotunda, a UNESCO monument with early-Christian mosaics.

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

Arch of Galerius (Kamara)

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

The Church of Saint Demetrios lit at dusk, the largest church in Thessaloniki

Church of Saint Demetrios

The city's largest church, dedicated to its patron saint — a UNESCO monument.

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

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

Aristotelous Square

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

Guides for you

Aristotelous Square at dusk, the starting point for three days in Thessaloniki

3 Days in Thessaloniki

A balanced three-day plan: the centre, history, the Upper Town and the sea.

The Church of Saint Demetrios lit at dusk, a UNESCO monument of Thessaloniki

The UNESCO Monuments of Thessaloniki

A guide to the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that made Thessaloniki a World Heritage Site.

Aristotelous Square, the central reference point for getting around the city

Getting Around Thessaloniki

Metro, buses, taxis and on foot, how to move around the city easily.