Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki

Welcome to Thessaloniki, the legendary co-reigning imperial city of the Byzantine Empire and a brilliant historic metropolis of the Eastern Mediterranean. Throughout the middle ages, Thessaloniki maintained an extraordinarily…

Welcome to the Imperial Rotunda of Saint George, one of the most ancient, vast, and structurally overwhelming monuments in Thessaloniki. As you step into the cool atmosphere of this breathtaking circular hall, you might be…

Welcome to the Church of Hagios Demetrios, the holy spiritual heart of Thessaloniki and one of the most revered pilgrimage sanctuaries in the entire Eastern Christian world. As you enter the broad nave of this magnificent seventh…

Welcome to the Church of Hagia Sophia, a monumental architectural crown jewel positioned in the bustling urban heart of Thessaloniki. An extraordinary historical fact about this eighth century sanctuary is that it was…

Welcome to the peaceful, flower filled courtyard of the Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos. Tucked quietly away in a residential quarter beneath the city ramparts, this intimate sanctuary holds an extraordinary art historical…

Welcome to the colossal City Walls of Thessaloniki, soaring high along the crest of the Upper Town, known locally as Ano Poli. A truly astonishing historical fact is that these massive stone and brick ramparts, originally…

As our audio walking guide comes to a warm conclusion, take a moment to reflect upon the remarkable historical journey you have experienced through more than thirteen centuries of living Byzantine history. Thessaloniki presents…