The White Tower is a distinctive feature on the city's seafront. Over the centuries, it's transformed from a fortress to a prison to a symbol of the city. The tower has breathtakinhg views of the Aegean Sea and is as a popular meeting point for both locals and tourists.

Inside the tower, you can visit a museum which showcases Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman artefacts.

Matto

December 8, 2020

Running

The White Tower is the symbol of Thessaloniki. Once used by the Ottomans as a torture chamber, it now houses a Byzantine museum.

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Bumble-Bee

June 19, 2022

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The White Tower consists of two cylindrical components that are placed one on top of the other in steps and have a total height of 31 m. The first component …

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1. Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Βενιζέλου

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2. Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

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3. The White Tower, Thessaloniki – Aristotelous Square loop from 25ης Μαρτίου

11.1km

02:52

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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Sunday 22 March

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26 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Thessaloniki, Macedonia - Thrace, Greece

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The White Tower, Thessaloniki

1. Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Βενιζέλου

2. Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

3. The White Tower, Thessaloniki – Aristotelous Square loop from 25ης Μαρτίου

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