What it's like
Pier 1 is a waterfront pier in Thessaloniki that became a cultural and recreational area in 2011. It has since grown into one of the city's main spots for entertainment and the arts.
A visit centers on three museums: the Museum of Photography, the Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and the MOMus experimental arts center. The pier also hosts the city's film, documentary and photography festivals, so the calendar shapes what is on.
Good to know
- Pier 1 is reachable on foot or by short taxi from the city waterfront.
- The Thessaloniki Film Festival, Documentary Festival and PhotoBiennale are held on the pier.
Pier 1
Pier 1 is a converted pier beside the port where three cultural venues sit side by side. Visitors come for the photography, cinema and experimental art spaces.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
White Tower
The White Tower is the 15th-century landmark on the waterfront that stands for Thessaloniki itself. Inside, a permanent exhibition traces the city's history from its founding onward.
Galerian Complex and Arch of Galerius
Open-air Roman ruins and a triumphal arch in the middle of modern Thessaloniki. You walk among the remains and stop at the arch on Egnatia Street.
Roman Forum of Thessaloniki
The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the city's ancient Roman-era forum, a two-terraced complex with excavated stoas and a museum underneath. Visitors walk through the ruins and the nearby baths and theater.
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is the city's main collection of Macedonian history, from prehistory through late antiquity. It is one of the top attractions listed for Thessaloniki.
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Museums
