Things to Do in Thessaloniki

There are 37 attractions in Thessaloniki. White Tower of Thessaloniki, ottoman-era waterfront tower and city landmark, is the most popular.

1

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Ottoman-era waterfront tower and city landmark

Museum

2

Church of Agios Dimitrios, Thessaloniki

Byzantine church in Thessaloniki dedicated to Saint Demetrios

Religious Site

3

Toumba Stadium

Large Thessaloniki football stadium hosting PAOK matches

Stadium

4

Hagia Sophia

Byzantine church in Thessaloniki with notable mosaics

Church

5

Petralona Cave

Cave site in Greece containing early human fossils

Archaeological Site

6

Arch of Galerius and Rotunda

Late Roman arch and adjacent rotunda in Thessaloniki

Archaeological Site

7

Lake Koroneia

Shallow Greek lake undergoing ecological restoration efforts

Lake

8

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Museum displaying Macedonia's ancient artifacts and sculptures

Museum

9

Church of the Acheiropoietos

Early Byzantine church in Thessaloniki with original mosaics

Religious Site

10

Aristotelous Square

Main Thessaloniki waterfront square with neoclassical buildings

Plaza

11

Church of Panagia Chalkeon

11th-century Byzantine church in Thessaloniki

Religious Site

12

Alaca Imaret Mosque

Ottoman mosque in Thessaloniki with distinctive stonework

Mosque

13

Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos

Byzantine church in Thessaloniki noted for frescoes

Religious Site

14

Mount Chortiatis

Forest-covered mountain near Thessaloniki with historic monastery

Mountain

15

Atatürk Museum

Museum in Thessaloniki marking Atatürk's birthplace

Museum

16

Byzantine Bath

Restored Byzantine-era public bath in Thessaloniki

Archaeological Site

17

Church of Hosios David

Byzantine church in Thessaloniki famed for mosaics

Church

18

Yeni Mosque, Thessaloniki

Ottoman-era mosque remaining landmark in Thessaloniki

Mosque

19

Church of Saint Panteleimon

Byzantine-era church in Central Macedonia, notable frescoes

Religious Site

20

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

Museum documenting Thessaloniki's Sephardic Jewish heritage.

Museum

21

Vlatadon Monastery

Byzantine monastery in Thessaloniki overlooking the sea

Religious Site

22

Church of Prophet Elijah

Byzantine church in Central Macedonia dedicated to Elijah

Religious Site

23

Church of Saint Catherine, Thessaloniki

Orthodox church in Thessaloniki with historic iconography

Religious Site

24

Church of the Holy Twelve Apostles

Orthodox church in Thessaloniki with notable mosaics

Religious Site

25

Hamza Bey Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque in Thessaloniki with domed architecture

Mosque

26

Museum of Byzantine Culture

Thessaloniki museum of Byzantine art and archaeology

Museum

27

Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park

Major Greek delta and bird sanctuary on Thessaloniki coast

National Park

28

Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum

Interactive science museum with planetarium in Thessaloniki

Museum

29

Thessaloniki Concert Hall

Modern concert hall in Thessaloniki hosting performances

Theater

30

Monastir Synagogue (Thessaloniki)

Historic Thessaloniki synagogue reflecting Sephardic heritage

Synagogue

31

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Thessaloniki

Roman Catholic cathedral serving Thessaloniki's Latin community

Church

32

Jewish cemetery of Salonica

Historic Jewish cemetery in Thessaloniki, Ottoman-era graves

Archaeological Site

33

Roman Forum (Thessaloniki)

Ancient Roman public square with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

34

Eleftherias Square

Public square in Thessaloniki, urban gathering place

Square

35

Pikrolimni (municipality)

Municipality around Pikrolimni lake in Central Macedonia

Lake

36

National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi and the Macedonian Tempe

Protected wetland area with lakes and scenic gorge

National Park

37

Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika

Early Christian and Byzantine monuments in Thessaloniki

Historical Site