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1. Arch of Galerius
If you need directions here, try asking for ee kamara (the arch), which is what Thessalonians call this...
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2. Rotunda (aka Ayios Yioryos)
Some say that Galerius built this massive brick-and-stone structure as his defiantly immodest mausoleum,...
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3. Galerius's Palace
The emperor Galerius built himself a palace in Thessaloniki. After all, his co-emperor Diocletian was...
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4. White Tower
What Big Ben is to London, and the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, the 16th-century White Tower is to Thessaloniki....
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5. Lambrakis Monument
On May 22, 1963, right-wing forces ran down and killed Grigoris Lambrakis, a leftist member of the parliament,...
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6. Hippodrome
We know that the ancient hippodrome, where chariot races took place, lies under the square of the same...
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The Best of NileGuide
- What makes Thessaloniki such a traveler destination? A lot of things, and chief among them, the landmarks. Strikingly distinct, you'll want to check out the reasons why Thessaloniki lures travelers, and its signature landmarks are a good place to start. These are the spots refrigerator magnets were made for.
