Thessaloniki Archaeological sites
The White Tower
The White Tower is the symbol of Thessaloniki. Built-in 1535, was the stronghold of the city to the sea, but it was also used as a prison and place of torture. After the liberation of the city, the tower was painted white to purify the blood and was renamed to “White Tower”. It has a cylindrical shape, height is about 35 meters, and consists of six floors, with a central circular hall, where exhibited historically significant findings. It is maintained in excellent condition and the view from the top is breathtaking.
The Arch of Galerius, also known as Camara
Built-in 305 AD to celebrate the triumph of the Emperor over the Persians. From the original Arch, only three poles and part of the upper stonework have survived. The two main pillars are covered with sculpted marble slabs. The structure initially was consisted of 4 main poles and 2 smaller ones on each side that supported the central structure. Through the arch was unable to access the palace of Galerius and Rotunda.
The Rotunda of Agios Georgios (Rotonda)
The Rotunda was built during the reign of Caesar Galerius, (around 306 AD), as a temple of Jupiter or Kabiris or otherwise, as the mausoleum of his own. It owes its name in a circular shape. It was linked to the Arch of Galerius and to his palaces with a particular route. It has suffered many shocks from earthquakes and wars and numerous interventions over the centuries. It became a Christian church, mosque, museum, and a place for cultural events.
The Ancient Agora or Roman Agora
The Ancient Agora was the center of the Roman city of Thessaloniki with public buildings, conservatory, galleries and entertainment venues. Spanning an area of about 20 acres between the existing road and Olympus Philip.
Archaeological Museum
On display are rich collections of ancient Hellenistic and Roman history of Thessaloniki, great sculptures, sarcophagi and numerous gems, precious and everyday objects, crested treasures of Vergina and Derveni.
Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, in the street St. Menas, is operating since 2001 in order to record the heritage of Sephardic Jews who relocated to Greece, after being exiled from Spain in the 15th century, bringing with them the Renaissance western culture of the Mediterranean. Whatever remained of the disastrous fire of 1917 and the whirlwind of World War II, such as tombstones, religious and ceremonial utensils, books, documents, costumes, and utilitarian objects of everyday life, is showing the history of the Jewish community in Thessaloniki from the 3rd century BC to the Holocaust, which is reflected through a wealth of photographs and informative texts.
Science Center and Technology Museum “NOESIS”
Science Center and Technology Museum “NOESIS”
The Science Center & Technology Museum NOESIS was established in 2001 to promote knowledge and understanding of science, technology, and technical culture. This ultra-modern museum comprises an area of interaction, giant screen cinema screenings for scientific and environmental films in 3D, the digital planetarium where there is a representation of astronomical and physical phenomena, and the simulator virtual reality as a journey in space or at the bottom of the ocean. It is the most modern museum in Thessaloniki. Just 10 minutes from Macedonia Airport of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki Archaeological sites
