The White Tower in Thessaloniki
The White Tower in Thessaloniki is one of the main city attractions. Kuli Blanca or Lefkos Pyrgos stands on the coastal boulevard, in a pleasant green square, and today a museum is open in it. The modern building replaced the old Byzantine fortification.
Meteors
Meteors (in Greek, “meteoros” means “floating in the air”) are massive rocks, on the tops of which one of the main shrines of Greece, the Meteora monasteries, is located. Inaccessible, cut off from the world, the peaks of the rocks have become a haven for hermits since the 11th century.
The Monastery of the Great Lavra
The main monastery of the monastic Republic of Athos, the Great Lavra, is located almost at the southeastern tip of the peninsula, in close proximity to the sacred mountain. The second name of the monastery is St. Athanasius, in honor of a native of Turkish Cappadocia.
Thessaloniki Embankment
The Thessaloniki embankment, with its boomerang-like shape, is one of the most visited local attractions. In the old days, the walls of the ancient city were located here, but in 1866 they were demolished, after which this long street was built.
Old Town in Thessaloniki
The Old or Upper Town is located in the northern part of Thessaloniki. This is the only area of the city that survived the terrible fire of 1917. Accordingly, it has retained its unique style and buildings and is very different from the rest of the city.