An unforgettable visit to Thessaloniki, a city that will surprise you ! A real greek

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Discover our new adventures in #Greece and the #balkans on @Autourdumonde1 . Between history and gastronomy, this several-week journey will let you discover splendid places from the air. Please note that all images, even those taken from a #drone, are shot in #4k .
The seventh stop on our tour of Greece is Thessaloniki, a city we've fallen in love with both for its culinary delights and its historic Roman monuments. We'll be taking you on a tour of places like the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda, various churches, the Jewish Museum, the White Tower and the local archaeological museum. A full day devoted entirely to the country's second-largest city.
0:28 Introduction
0:42 Start of the day and a walk through the heart of the city
2:14 The Arch of Triumph erected by Emperor Galerius
2:51 Visit to the famous Rotunda
4:34 Walk to the city center and see some of the churches
5:59 Stop at the Church of Saint Sophia in Thessalonica
6:41 City center, Kanapi market and Jewish museum
8:24 Head for the seaside and dinner
9:21 Stop at Aristotle Square
10:26 Visit to the city's landmark, the White Tower
12:00 Walk along the seafront, statue of Alexander the Great and umbrella sculpture
12:53 Discover Thessaloniki's archaeological museum
15:11 Roman Agora and dinner at the Albero restaurant
Start of the day:
True to form, we start the day with a stroll through the heart of the city. One of our objectives is to discover Thessaloniki's Roman ruins. Indeed, in addition to the colorful #buildings, the city center is home to vestiges of the #Roman era.
First stop:
After seeing the Arch of Galerius, head for the Rotunda, the city's top tourist attraction. In ancient times, the Arch and Rotunda were linked. The monumental complex, built between 299 and 303 CE, is said to have been erected to celebrate Galerius' victory over the Sassanid Persians, notably the capture of their capital Ctesiphon in 298. However, the Rotunda was originally built as a mausoleum for the emperor's death. However, Galerius died in 311 and was buried in Serbia, leaving the Rotunda empty for decades until Emperor Theodosius decided to convert it into a church.
Direction tourist center:
After visiting the Rotunda, we continue our stroll. Along the way, we pass several ancient churches, including that of Saint-Pantaléon de Thessalonique. It's a delight to discover Thessaloniki, with other historic churches and a number of shops, including cafés and restaurants, giving us an insight into the daily life of the locals. The city is much quieter and cleaner than the capital Athens.
Visit to Saint Sophia of Thessalonica:
Our last religious stop is the Church of St. Sophia in Thessalonica, founded in the 7th century on the ruins of a 4th-century church. The current building has undergone several modifications over the years. Also converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in 1430, it became a church again in 1912. The dome features a 9th-century mosaic. Not a must-see, but a nice stop when you're heading to the city center as we are.
Visit the White Tower:
Located at the end of Thessaloniki's seafront promenade, the White Tower and its fascinating museum are indeed one of the most eloquent symbols of a famous city. It's also a great place to capture breathtaking images from the air. It is explained that the present tower replaces an ancient Byzantine fortification already mentioned in the 12th century and rebuilt by the Ottomans to reinforce the city's fortress. Over the years, it became a notorious prison and the site of mass executions during the Ottoman period. Renovated when the city was taken back by Greece in 1912, it was adopted as the city's symbol par excellence.
Useful links :
- Tourism Greece :
www.visitgreece.gr/
www.discovergreece.com/
- Tourism Thessaloniki :
thessaloniki.gr/visitor/?lang=en
www.thessalonikitourism.gr/in...
- Arch of Galerius and Rotunda :
www.spottinghistory.com/view/...
inthessaloniki.com/item/arch-...
- Agia Sophia of Thessaloniki :
www.greeka.com/macedonia/thes...
www.thessalonikitourism.gr/in...
- White Tower :
www.lpth.gr/indexeg.php
greekreporter.com/2023/01/14/...
- Restaurant l'Albero :
www.lalbero.gr/

[@pointofviewgr]

Very beautiful video 👍 Great sights!!!

[@pajohnson3041]

Very good video😊

[@explorewithmartha6297]

Thank you for sharing this awesome and stunning city video, historic site wowww🤩👍🏾I enjoyed it

[@hasselbladexpert]

Very beautiful architeure and very nice historical city, loved to see these, thank you for sharing bro!!

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

Yes more Greece. We are really enjoying this series from your trip

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