The White Tower, Thessaloniki – Arch of Galerius loop from Δημοκρατίας

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Thessaloniki

The White Tower, Thessaloniki – Arch of Galerius loop from Δημοκρατίας

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The White Tower, Thessaloniki – Arch of Galerius loop from Δημοκρατίας

03:02

11.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.1 km for 156 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM & 2:30 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.50 km

The White Tower, Thessaloniki

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

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2.51 km

October 30th Park

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully landscaped park invites you to relax and enjoy the sea view. Various sculptures and architectural works of art are also on display.

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3.35 km

Rotunda in Thessaloniki

Highlight • Historical Site

The circular rotunda originally connected to the Arch of Galerius is an extremely interesting building and certainly one of the most important Roman monuments of Thessaloniki. After the White Tower, the Rotunda is one of the most visited monuments of the city. The Rotunda is remarkable not only for its well-preserved appearance, but also for its turbulent history, during which it changed several purposes. The Rotunda has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. cestee.pl/cele-podrozy/grecja/saloniki/rotunda

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3.77 km

Arch of Galerius

Highlight • Historical Site

Dedicated 303 AD with stone relief scenes of Eastern Roman emperor Galerius' victory over the Persians

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4.25 km

Arch of Galerius

Highlight • Historical Site

Excavation site of a once magnificent palace.

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5.83 km

Aristotelous Square

Highlight • Monument

If you are looking for a small souvenir, you will definitely find it here. The many street cafes are also very inviting.

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7.72 km

Kapani Market

Highlight • Settlement

8.31 km

Agia Sophia Church, Thessaloniki

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of Agia Sophia dates back to the 8th century. It bears an unmistakable resemblance to its namesake in Istanbul, Turkey, with its cruciform layout, central dome, and intricate mosaics and frescoes.

It's well worth visiting the church and the surrounding Roman square.

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11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.03 km

2.56 km

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

2.34 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

10°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

February 7, 2025,🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Tag 1

3 day short break in Thessaloniki... Ryanair makes it possible😀

Although a lot of sun had been forecast for days, it was raining when we arrived.

We just set off from the hotel without a destination. We have already seen many of the main attractions of the northern Greek city today.

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