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Galerius Arch
An open air tomou Monastery) are masterpieces
of early Christian art and architecture.
UNESCO world Nearby Vlatadon Monastery is an im-
pressive building with Middle and Late
heritage site. Byzantine period mosaics; the location
The biggest city in the Greek North offers an amazing view over Ther-
maikos Gulf. Prophitis Ilias Church is
is a place with a vibrant atmosphere, an impressive and elaborate construc-
rich in history and culture. Choose it tion built on Ano Poli in the late Byzan-
as your next cultural city break and tine period. The Holy Twelve Apostles
enjoy the wealth of its historic sites. Church is also a Late Byzantine [14th
Discover Thessaloniki’s Roman, early c.] edifice located on Olympou St., near
Christian and Byzantine monuments as the city’s western Walls. Head down-
you saunter in the city centre. Walk by town and visit the early Christian [5th
its 4km long Walls that date back to its c.] Panagia Acheropoiitos Church on
founding days (late 4th – early 3rd c. Agia Sophia St., as well as nearby Saint
BC). See the imposing Eptapyrgio for- Sophia Church, a 7th c. domed basil-
tress located NE at the highest point ica. Close to the Roman Forum you
of the city fortifications. Visit Rotun- will find the 11th c. Panagia Chalkeon
da (a domed Roman temple converted Church (a.k.a. the Red Church).
in the early Christian years into Saint
George Church) and marvel at the 5th Thessaloniki’s list of Byzantine mon-
c. outstanding gold and silver-coloured uments is a long one, so make the
early Byzantine mosaics. The churches most of your time in this open air UN-
of Saint Demetrius and Saint David (La- ESCO World Heritage Site.
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