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Vlatadon Monastery
Religious site4.7 · 3 5694.5 · 332≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry1.2 km from the center
The only active Byzantine monastery remaining in Thessaloniki, established in the mid-14th century by the brothers Dorotheus and Markos Vlatis. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the monastery sits peacefully in the Upper Town (Ano Poli). Visitors can admire 14th-century frescoes inside the katholikon, watch resident peacocks in the garden, and take in panoramic vistas of Thessaloniki and the Thermaic Gulf.
Highlights
- The only active Byzantine-era monastery in Thessaloniki
- Rare 14th-century Byzantine frescoes in the main church
- Sweeping views over Thessaloniki and the Thermaic Gulf
- Peaceful courtyard in Ano Poli with resident peacocks
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 11:00, 18:00 – 20:00 |
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