Jewish cemetery of Salonica Archaeological Site
Historic Jewish cemetery in Thessaloniki, Ottoman-era graves
Thessaloniki's pre-war Jewish cemetery was once among Europe's largest; although much was destroyed during WWII, the site and nearby archives draw historians and visitors researching Sephardic heritage and the Holocaust.
Jewish cemetery of Salonica at a Glance#
Address: Jewish cemetery of Salonica (Thessaloniki), Central Macedonia, Greece
Admission: Free (cemetery access may be limited; contact local authorities for research requests)
How to Get to Jewish cemetery of Salonica#
Located in Thessaloniki’s urban fabric; reachable by local buses or taxi from the city centre. Pair a visit with nearby Jewish heritage sites and museums for fuller context.
Tips for Visiting Jewish cemetery of Salonica#
- Wear sturdy shoes-paths can be uneven and graves crowded together.
- If researching genealogy, contact the local Jewish historical society in Thessaloniki for access to archives and guided visits.
- Be respectful: many stones are recent memorials and family plots are actively maintained.
Best Time to Visit Jewish cemetery of Salonica#
Spring and autumn are most comfortable for walking the cemetery and connecting with nearby museums.
Weather & Climate near Jewish cemetery of Salonica#
Jewish cemetery of Salonica's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 2° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Good | 2° - 10° | 4° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 30° | 24° | 35 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 29 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 24 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 6° - 14° | 9° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 4° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
