PERIOD

Byzantine

Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the metropolis of the North that retains the title of “co-capital” and formerly “co-ruler” city. It played a leading role in the Balkan region in terms of intellectual and artistic expression and has maintained its metropolitan character throughout its history. Today, the city is an open museum of Byzantine culture, as the surviving monuments span chronologically from the 4th century AD to the 15th century AD. The entry into the UNESCO list includes the most characteristic of these: 13 churches, the fortified wall with the famous Eptapyrgio and the Byzantine baths.

Date of entry into UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites
1988

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Thessaloniki: interior of the church of St. Sophia, end of 7th c.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Demetrios. Votive painting with St. Demetrios and christians.

Thessaloniki: the Rotonda (circular monument).

Thessaloniki: the Rotonda (circular monument).

Thessaloniki: the White Tower.

Thessaloniki at the Thermaic Gulf. The White Tower is a landmark.

Thessaloniki: Rotonda, the interior of the monument.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Panteleimon, 14th c.

Thessaloniki: Rotonda, mosaic depicting birds and fruits. 4th-6th c. AD.

Thessaloniki: Rotonda, mosaic on the dome, depicting martyrs. 4th-6th c. AD.

Thessaloniki: the "Gate of the Empress".

Thessaloniki: interior of the church of St. Sophia.

Thessaloniki: the northeastern walls of the city.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Catherine, 14th c.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Apostles, fresco depicting the Transfiguration of the Savior. 14th c.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Catherine, 14th c.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Panteleimon, 14th c.

Thessaloniki: mosaic at the church of Acheiropoietos. 3rd quarter of the 5th century.

Thessaloniki: church of St. Panteleimon, 14th c.

Thessaloniki: the Rotonda (circular monument).

Thessaloniki: Aerial view of Eptapyrgion.
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Thessaloniki: Byzantine Public Baths.

Thessaloniki: Church of St. Nicholas Orfanos, Fresco depicting a miracle by St. Nicholas.

Thessaloniki: Church of St. Demetrios, the Crypt.

Thessaloniki: Church of St. Demetrios.

Thessaloniki: Monastery of Latomou (Osios David), Mosaic depicting the thriomphant Christ.

Thessaloniki: Church of Panagia Chalkeon.

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