Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki


The city of Thessaloniki in Macedonia, Greece, for several centuries the second-most important city of the Byzantine Empire, played an important role for Christianity during the Middle Ages and was decorated by impressive buildings. In 1988, fifteen monuments of Thessaloniki were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
  1. City Walls
  2. Rotunda of Saint George
  3. Church of Acheiropoietos
  4. Church of St. Demetrios
  5. Latomou Monastery
  6. Church of St. Sophia
  7. Church of Panagia Chalkeon
  8. Church of St. Panteleimon
  9. Church of the Holy Apostles
  10. Church of St. Nicholas Orphanos
  11. Church of St. Catherine
  12. Church of Christ Saviour
  13. Blatades Monastery
  14. Church of Prophet Elijah
  15. Byzantine Bath

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