Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki combines a seaside atmosphere with Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. The White Tower is one of its best-known symbols, while Aristotelous Square links the centre with the waterfront. A walk can take in the Rotunda and lively streets, combining history, gulf views and time for Greek cuisine.

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The White Tower has served many roles throughout its history. During the First World War, it housed an Allied communications centre and archaeological finds, and later accommodated a university meteorological laboratory in Thessaloniki.

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Reviewed on October 13, 2026

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Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Centre≈ 0.7 km
Alexander the Great Monument in Thessaloniki≈ 0.7 km
Ano Poli and Heptapyrgion in Thessaloniki≈ 0.7 km
Aristotelous Square in Thessaloniki≈ 0.7 km

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Thessaloniki

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