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Central Macedonia (Greek: Κεντρική Μακεδονία, Kentrikí Makedonía) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece, consisting of the central part of the geographical and historical region of Macedonia. With a population of almost 1.9 million, it is the second most populous in Greece after Attica.
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1. Church of Agios Nikolaos Orphanos
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5.0 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By petrosv149 - Thessaloniki, Greece
A 14th century it pops up among the narrow streets of the old town through the walls.It is a Catholic of the older Byzantine Monastery and still remains a part of the historic Vlatades Monastery.The frescoes are considered unique style and quality! Their colors are excellent
2. Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
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5.0 based on 1,172 reviews
Reviewed By Alex280546 - Melbourne, Australia
I had done a lot of research before going to Greece, but I never realised this is such an amazing place. I suppose it is not well known because firstly it is in a remote location, and the guide books I consulted did not give elaborate descriptions. We were on a long drive from Meteora to Thessaloniki (a conducted tour by bus) and there were groans and moans when the bus stopped at Vergina. Everyone was tired and a bit irritated. But, all that totally vanished when we saw this magnificent museum. To a man (and woman!) we were tremendously impressed. This is called "Royal" for a simple reason: it holds the tomb of Phillip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and another tomb which is reputed to be that of Alexander's son. There is some doubt about whether the latter is really the place where Alexander's son is buried, our guide gave us both sides of the story. But, the piece de resistance is Phillip's tomb, and the various artefacts relating to it in the museum. Several very large and very beautiful gold objects. Phillip was buried with all these things, along with his most recent wife. She agreed (or was forced!) to die and join him in the after-life. Fortunately grave looters did not get to this grave, (and the one purporting to be Alexander's son's) before they were properly excavated. A truly amazing museum, and really worth seeing. One of the highlights of my three week trip to Greece! (by the way, photos were allowed everywhere, except in the actual tombs).
3. Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium
4. Toumba Stadium
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5.0 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By giorgoskb2 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Amazing atmosphere,amazing experience !!! Must do thing when visiting Thessaloniki P.A.O.K.1926 -G4-
5. Ataturk Museum
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4.5 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By Jatita
Interesting in situ view of his early life. Easy to get to from the usual Salonica must-sees. More security than usual tourist stops.
6. Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki
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4.5 based on 1,868 reviews
Reviewed By LynneZ302 - Gold Coast, Australia
Beautiful church with some old mosaics and gorgeously carved pews, definitely worth a visit. You can also visit the crypt underneath which is quite interesting and has good descriptions in English.
7. Church of Agia Sofia
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By ilknurcelik1974 - Turkey, null
Agia Sophia is one of the most impressive Byzantine churches of Thesaloniki. Located in the center of the city as well, it is a very beautiful “Domed Basilica” style temple with an imposing architecture, beautiful wall paintings and elaborate mosaics. Having a 1600 years old history, it can easily be considered one of the most important religious sites in Macedonia. The earliest written reference about the structure goes back to 795 A.D., while we can safely assume due to archaeological evidence that another Christian temple existed there, until the destructive earthquake of 620 A.D. The majority of the wall paintings are dated back to 11th century A.D., while the sculptural decoration of the temple was finalized after several phases. After the Fourth Crusade in 1205 the structure was used as a cathedral by the crusaders, while during the Ottoman invasion in 1430 the church was converted into a mosque. It remained a mosque, until the city’s liberation in 1912. The temple of Agia Sofia is one of several city’s monuments included as a World Heritage Site on the UNESCO list, in 1988. Thessaloniki is considered one of the most important destinations in the world when it comes to Paleochristian Byzantine temples. Like several other monuments of the city, the temple was significantly damaged because of the 1917 fire and was afterwards gradually restored. The restoration of the dome was finally completed in 1980.
8. Museum of Byzantine Culture
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4.5 based on 1,016 reviews
Reviewed By RoddieA
This is a wonderfully laid out museum containing a large variety of Byzantine artefacts. Its permanent exhibition is presented over about 11 rooms in this specifically designed, easy to navigate, atmospheric yet modern building. There are some truly beautiful icons and mosaics on view. Each room is dedicated to a particular aspect of Byzantine culture. The first covers the early churches while others present topics such as castles, emperors, graves and the various collections that were bequeathed to the museum. The information is displayed in English & Greek. The museum is highly impressive and informative and gives superb insights into the Byzantine Empire and Era. There is also a small cafe/restaurant in the building. Well worthy of a visit.
9. Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki was founded to honor the rich and creative Sephardic heritage as it evolved in the city of Thessaloniki.On the ground level are monumental stones and inscriptions that were once found in the great Jewish necropolis that lay to the east of the city walls. Accompanying these stones are a series of photographs showing the cemetery and visitors as it was in 1914.Central to the first floor is a narrative history of the Jewish presence in Thessaloniki from the 3rd century BCE until the Second World War. A separate exhibit focuses on the Shoah, as it affected the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki. The majority of the community - some 49,000 persons - was systematically deported to Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen where most of them perished.A research and documentation center operates within the premises, which aims to document and digitize archival documents from the Museum's own collection as well as archival material from other sources, thus creating a database accessible to visitors.The Museum provides special educational programs for schools.
Reviewed By MGG47 - Jerusalem, Israel
After doing the Free Tour of the Jewish and Roman Quarters, we went to the Jewish Museum. It is a wonderful museum and incredibly sad at the same time, as the Jewish population of Thessaloniki was almost completely wiped out during the holocaust. We were very glad we included the museum in our visit - the Jewish population of Thessaloniki was around 50,000 at the beginning of WW 2, had been there for hundreds of years, and made major contributions to the city.
10. Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
The Musesum of the Macedonian Struggle is a historical museum that presents the local history and cultural identity of Macedonia, keeping alive the memory of the struggles of Hellenism and highlighting the role of ordinary people who left indelible traces in a diverse cultural heritage. With the tours one discovers a lesser known but ideologically charged chapter of the Greek and Balkan history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Museum is open to the public Monday-Friday 9:00-14:00 and Saturday 10:00-14:00.
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