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White Tower of Thessaloniki
Sight4.7 · 64 7684.4 · 4 895≈ 1 hEntry: ~8 €906 m from the center
The quintessential symbol of Thessaloniki stands along the Thermaic Gulf promenade. Built by the Ottomans around 1535 to replace a Byzantine fort, this 34-metre cylindrical stone tower served as a garrison and notorious prison dubbed the 'Blood Tower' before being whitewashed in 1890. Today it houses an innovative multimedia museum of the city's 23-century history, topped by a crenellated rooftop viewing terrace overlooking the sea.
Highlights
- The city's iconic waterfront landmark on the Thermaic Gulf
- 360-degree viewing platform on the crenellated roof
- Six floors of multimedia exhibits on Thessaloniki's history
- 16th-century Ottoman fortification architecture
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 20:00 |
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