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Arch of Galerius – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

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Thessaloniki

Arch of Galerius – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

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Arch of Galerius – The White Tower, Thessaloniki loop from Αγίας Σοφίας

04:21

15.8km

260m

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: July 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

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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4.32 km

Thessaloniki City Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

4.78 km

Eptapyrgio Fortress (Yedikule) 🏰

Highlight • Castle

The Greek name is a translation of the Turkish 'Seven Towers'. The fortress was built by the Ottomans overlooking the ancient Acropolis. Later, it served as a prison. You can visit the outside areas free of charge at all times. The museum and art exhibit usually close at 3pm. Some inside sections are private.

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5.73 km

View of Thessaloniki from Heptapyrgion Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views over Thessaloniki bay and the city. The tower can be visited for a small fee. There are several terraces nearby.

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7.35 km

Early Christian Cemetery of Evagelistria

Archaeological Site

9.25 km

Hagios Demetrios Church (Church of Saint Demetrios), Thessaloniki

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hagios Demetrios Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beautiful place to visit. Originally constructed in the 4th century, it has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years.

The church is renowned for its Byzantine architecture and mosaics that depict religious scenes and narratives. If you're interested in learning about the Byzantine Empire, don't miss this church off your itinerary.

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10.6 km

Rotunda in Thessaloniki

Highlight • Historical Site

The circular rotunda originally connected to the Arch of Galerius is an extremely interesting building and certainly one of the most important Roman monuments of Thessaloniki. After the White Tower, the Rotunda is one of the most visited monuments of the city. The Rotunda is remarkable not only for its well-preserved appearance, but also for its turbulent history, during which it changed several purposes. The Rotunda has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. cestee.pl/cele-podrozy/grecja/saloniki/rotunda

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10.7 km

Arch of Galerius

Highlight • Historical Site

Dedicated 303 AD with stone relief scenes of Eastern Roman emperor Galerius' victory over the Persians

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14.5 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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15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

5.32 km

3.56 km

645 m

359 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

5.07 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

32°C

23°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2022,Thessaloniki Roundtour

Start at the white tower. After visiting the new bank fortifications, we go to an old fortress, where the new architecture has built its way into the old ruins. Back to the market through the construction and craft regulations. Then up to the Eotapyrgio Castle with 360Hm. Magnificent view over the city. For the way back, find the path behind …

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July 3, 2022,Sightseeing-Runde in Thessaloniki

Beautiful sightseeing round through Thessaloniki, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its early Christian and Byzantine buildings. At the beginning I had planned a little further up the mountain, but at 35°C it was enough for me after the Acropolis/fortress. With a light wind it was pleasant in the early evening due to the light breeze from …

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May 15, 2026,🇬🇷Castello 🏰 Cripta di Dimitri 💒Alex.Magno🗿

🚶Towards the Upper Part🔼of Thessaloniki from where you can admire👀with an excellent view the whole City🏬🏠🏬🏠 down to the sea🌊 where the Ago poli district offers with pleasant interest🌈what remains of the Castle 🏰 and its long Walls🧱 up to Heptapyrgion known as the Old Prison of Thessaloniki 🇬🇷interesting and well🌈preserved...🚶 let's continue to the Church of Dimitri 💒 let's …

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Agia Sophia Church, Thessaloniki

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