Attractions in Macedonia - Thrace

Erected by the Roman Emperor Galerius after a victorious battle, a large part of the structure had to give way to the road in modern times

I immediately liked the church very much, it has something special. The fresco decoration covers the entire interior of the church and is preserved as completely as here in only a few churches in Thessaloniki.

On the North side of the popular Aristotelous Plaza stands the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, one of the most influential personalities of modern Greek history.
A prominent leader of the … read more

The accommodation Spilios Agapitos is located at 2100 m altitude it was built in 1930 today it has 110 beds My recommendation would be to take light shoes or slippers … read more

Mytikas (Μύτικας Mýtikas), meaning "nose", is the highest peak on Mt Olympos, at 2,918 metres (9,573 ft). The easiest, still quite steep, trail here is from Skala peak, which is … read more

The Frankish king of Thessaloniki, Boniface I of Montferrat built the fortress in its present form in 1205 on the walls of a Byzantine fortress from the 6th-10th. Century. From … read more

The elevation is actually 1076m at the end of the paved road. A large parking area with restrooms, pure mountain drinking water fountains, and a restaurant are the last opportunities … read more

the so-called white tower is the last remaining tower of several that was originally surrounded by a city wall to guard the city

Unfortunately the modern courthouse is in part built over the ancient archaeological sites. From South of Demokratias square, previously the site of the Golden Gate, largest entrance of the ancient … read more

Meanwhile, many houses of the former ruin village have been beautifully renovated.

The agora was only discovered during construction work in 1966. There are two historical approaches to the time the agora was built.
The first approach is that the Agora was … read more

According to tradition, Apostle Paul has rammed his staff into the ground here. At this point springs now a source of locals and pilgrims like to tap their blessed water. … read more

The beach has an amazing view to Mount Athos. It's sandy, but do consider that the water is getting very deep quickly. In a few meters it's already at shoulder level. It's not good for little kids. read more

Behind the St. Nicholas Church is a large hiking parking lot without fees. In front of the church there is also a good drinking water fountain The square around the roundabout is full of cafes and restaurants

The rotunda (Greek Ροτόντα Rotónda) of Galerius in Thessaloniki, later named Άγιος Γεώργιος after the St. George's Chapel opposite, is a domed structure from Roman times that was built in … read more

The Folklore Museum of Theologos is set up in an old, typically Thassiotic and painstakingly restored house (named "Chatzigiorgis House" after its owner) in the center of the town. Typical … read more

The path is highly recommended. Good shoes and sticks are recommended. Don't forget water, there is nothing on the way. When you are out of Litochoro, you come to the … read more

A German company revived the tradition of mining on the island. Between 1903 and 1914, Spiedel had 14 mines in operation with zinc, lead and silver. With the outbreak of … read more

The downtown area between Hagia Sophia Park and Aristotle Square has been the center of Thessaloniki since its foundation in the fourth century BC. Layers of civilizations are piled atop … read more

Very beautiful and spacious, on the square there is a bronze statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, after whom the square is named. .