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Thessaloniki

Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

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Greece
Macedonia - Thrace
Thessaloniki

Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

Moderate

4.9

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372

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Statue of Alexander the Great – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

02:28

9.66km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.11 km

Aristotelous Square

Highlight • Monument

If you are looking for a small souvenir, you will definitely find it here. The many street cafes are also very inviting.

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2

1.26 km

White Tower.

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice place. Next door you can take a small boat trip on a pirate ship.

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3

1.43 km

The theatrical complex of the Royal Theatre, which now permanently hosts the NTNG, consists of a hall of 683 seats, a very large, multiple-capacity stage with a 10-metre sub-stage, and technical infrastructure for theatrical dance performances as well as concerts and film viewing. There is also a 2,000 sq. foyer used for presenting large exhibitions. ntng.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=10 One of the main stages of the National Theatre of Northern Greece, one of the biggest theatre organizations in Europe. NTNGʼs annual artistic programme combines in-house productions, co-productions with other theatres, tributes and exchanges with important theatre organizations, as well as guest performances from Greece and abroad.

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4

1.58 km

Statue of Alexander the Great

Highlight • Monument

The Great Greek, Alexander the Great. He conquered in 334 BC. Cr. in just ten years, the territory of Greece via Persia, Egypt,. to China and India, fought in the first front, and died of an infection in Babylon at the age of 33? Or poisoning.

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5

1.87 km

Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos

Highlight • Monument

Umbrellas ”sculpture by artist George Zongolopoulos

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6

8.51 km

The White Tower, Thessaloniki

Highlight • Historical Site

The White Tower is a distinctive feature on the city's seafront. Over the centuries, it's transformed from a fortress to a prison to a symbol of the city. The tower has breathtakinhg views of the Aegean Sea and is as a popular meeting point for both locals and tourists.

Inside the tower, you can visit a museum which showcases Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman artefacts.

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7

8.52 km

October 30th Park

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully landscaped park invites you to relax and enjoy the sea view. Various sculptures and architectural works of art are also on display.

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8

9.29 km

Agia Sophia Church, Thessaloniki

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of Agia Sophia dates back to the 8th century. It bears an unmistakable resemblance to its namesake in Istanbul, Turkey, with its cruciform layout, central dome, and intricate mosaics and frescoes.

It's well worth visiting the church and the surrounding Roman square.

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9.66 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

854 m

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

3.85 km

899 m

604 m

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Thursday 20 August

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