Church of Panayia Chalkeon
The bright red color of the bricks on the outside of the church is the characteristic feature which gave to the Church the popular nickname ‘Red Church‘. This church was […]
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Church of Saint Nikolaos Orphanos
A small treasure of religious art is hidden at the Church of Aghios Nikolaos Orphanos, which was constructed in the early 14th century as the catholicon of a byzantine monastery. […]
Church of Saint Panteleimon
Close to Rotunda and Galerius’ Arch (Kamara), you can find the church of Aghios Panteleimon, a spiritual center in the 14th century, a place where the remarkable Hellenists Thomas Magistros […]
Church of Metamorphosis Sotiros
Between the churches of Panagia Gorgoepikoou and Ypapantis, you can find the small church of Metamorphosis tou Sotiros with great architectural interest as the rate is that of the registered […]
Church of Profitis Elias
Built over a natural mound, this 14th century church, once dominated the city. It is unique in the city for its type: four-columned inscribed cruciform in italics dances. From the […]
Church of Taxiarches
A 14th century, two-storey church with upper floor and a crypt. The sole existence of the crypt reinforces the argument that the church was initially a part of a monastery […]
Church of Osios David (Latomou Monastery)
The old catholicon of the Latomou Monastery, named after the nearby stone quarry, is a late 5th century church, dedicated to Osios David. Built in the type of inscribed cross […]
Vlatadon Monastery
A monastery of great importance since it is the only byzantine monastery in the city operating until today. According to tradition, it was built at the exact spot where Apostle […]
Byzantine Baths
It is the only public bath of the Mid-Byzantine era still preserved until today in Greece, and one of the few remaining secular buildings of that particular era. Its erection […]
The Walls
Since the day of its foundation, Thessaloniki was surrounded by Walls, fortification constructions for the city’s defense and protection, by possible invaders. The major parts of the fortifications were constructed […]
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