What it's like
The White Tower is a 15th-century monument and museum and the symbol most people associate with Thessaloniki. It still stands as one of the northernmost parts of the old city defences, next to the surviving Byzantine walls.
Inside, a permanent exhibition follows the city's history from its foundation in 316/15 BC to the present, using multimedia displays. The waterfront around the tower is a good place to walk before or after a visit.
Good to know
- The ground floor has information stations for visitors with mobility disabilities.
- Bus 50, the cultural line, departs hourly from the White Tower and runs a figure-of-8 past the main sights with an English-speaking guide.
- The tower sits on Nikis Avenue, a short walk or taxi ride from the center.
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.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Private Ancient Thessaloniki Acropolis, Museums and Landmarks Drive and Walk
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.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
The Museum of Byzantine Culture sits on the seafront near City Hall, beside the White Tower in Thessaloniki. It holds early Christian, Byzantine and post-Byzantine works, mainly from Macedonia.
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