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This is an 11th century Byzantine church
Church of Panagia Chalkeon

This is an 11th century Byzantine church

The Byzantine Bath of the Upper Town  in Thesaloniki is the only Byzantine bath that has survived from the middle Byzantine period in Greece.
Byzantine Bath

The Byzantine Bath of the Upper Town in Thesaloniki is the only Byzantine bath that has survived from the middle Byzantine period in Greece.

The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios, is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki , dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire.
Hagios Demetrios

The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios, is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki , dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire.

Church interior
Church interior
Large framed icon
Large framed icon
The basilica is famous for six extant mosaic panels, dated to the period between the latest reconstruction and the inauguration of the Iconoclastic policies in 730. One of St Demitrios with children is on the pilar left front.
Church interior

The basilica is famous for six extant mosaic panels, dated to the period between the latest reconstruction and the inauguration of the Iconoclastic policies in 730. One of St Demitrios with children is on the pilar left front.

Small shrine containing the remains of St Demetrios
Shrine

Small shrine containing the remains of St Demetrios

Archeological site of Roman forum
Archeological site of Roman forum
Archeological site of Roman forum
Archeological site of Roman forum
One of the oldest churches in the city
Hagia Sophia

One of the oldest churches in the city

Church
Church
Church
Church
The White Tower of Thessaloniki  is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece and a symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia
The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification which was mentioned around the 12th century and reconstructed by the Ottomans to fortify the city's harbour; it became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule.
White tower

The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece and a symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia
The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification which was mentioned around the 12th century and reconstructed by the Ottomans to fortify the city's harbour; it became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule.