The iconic White Tower of Thessaloniki was built in the 15th century as part of the city's fortifications, to replace an older Byzantine fortification from the 12th century on the site

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Thessaloniki: White Tower Self-Guided Audio Tour

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$8

Learn about the White Tower in Thessaloniki with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your phone....

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Thessaloniki: Highlights Tour on a Bicycle

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 3.0 hour

$38

This highlight tour allows you to see the most amazing sights of Thessaloniki by bike. Explore tradi...

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Thessaloniki: Walking Tour

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 3.0 hour

$53

Starting from the White Tower and all the way through the historical center of Thessaloniki, you wil...

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Thessaloniki: Highlights Walking Tour

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 3 hour

$35

The highlight tour let's you see the most amazing sights of Thessaloniki by foot. Explore traditiona...

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Classic Thessaloniki Tour

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 4 hour

$158

Take a classic city tour and be driven to seven hot spots in the center of Thessaloniki. See the Whi...

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Thessaloniki City Half–Day Tour

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   7.0 hour

$50

Enjoy an entertaining sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki. Admire all the city's highlights, including ...

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City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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 1 hour 15 minutes

$22

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Kalamaria: Thessaloniki Private Sailing Tour with Music

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 3.0 hour

$265

Go on a private yacht from Kalamaria to Thessaloniki and admire the picturesque coastline. See the i...

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Thessaloniki: Self-Guided Game & Tour

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 2.0 hour

$11

Explore the main attractions of Thessaloniki on a self-guided game & tour. Discover the White Tower,...

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From Sofia: Private Day Trip to Thessaloniki with Guide

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$213

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White Tower of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki

The iconic White Tower of Thessaloniki was built in the 15th century as part of the city's fortifications, to replace an older Byzantine fortification from the 12th century on the site.

The iconic White Tower of Thessaloniki was built in the 15th century as part of the city's fortifications, to replace an older Byzantine fortification from the 12th century on the site. The 34 metre tall cylindrical structure has a crenellated parapet, with a central turret that rises 12 metres. Used as a garrison and then prison during Ottoman rule, it earned the nickname of Red Tower or Tower of Blood for the torturous executions that took place here. After Thessaloniki's annexure to the Hellenic State in 1912, it was whitewashed to symbolize purification, and renamed as the White Tower. Today it houses a museum on Thessaloniki, tracing the history of the city through maps, archaeological exhibits and multimedia presentations.


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About White Tower of Thessaloniki

 Thessaloniki 546 21

 +30 231 026 7832

 www.lpth.gr

White Tower of Thessaloniki and Nearby Sights on Map

Old Agora Thessaloniki

Archaeological Museum Thessaloniki

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki showcases excavated finds from Macedonia, dating from the Prehistoric era to the Roman period

Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art

Hagia Sophia Cathedral

Arch of Galerius and Rotonda

The Arch of Galerius was built in the 4th century to honour the victory of Emperor Galerius against the Persians in Asia Minor and Syria