I visited the white tower today, and the whole surroundings were just a beautiful place to be. There are boat rides that looked like fun.
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White Tower of Thessaloniki Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The White Tower is a good place to appreciate the city of Thessaloniki. In 1826, the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II ordered the execution of all members of the Sudanese Praetorian Guards. In order to erase this bloody history, the Greeks in 1913 Whitewash the tower after occupying the city in 2010. Visitors stand here to see the port, hills and street layout. There is a Byzantine museum in the tower with audio commentary services, allowing people to obtain historical information about Greece.
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White Tower of Thessaloniki Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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I visited the white tower today, and the whole surroundings were just a beautiful place to be. There are boat rides that looked like fun.
The White Tower, located by the sea, is Thessaloniki's most famous landmark, as a symbol of the city, built in the 16th century, the former defensive fortress, but now become a museum, walk along the seaside to see, there are many beautiful landmark buildings nearby, such as the statue of Alexander the Great (the last two)...
Walk along the avenue of the seaside park and you will see the cylindrical bunker-style building, the white tower of the Saloniga landmark, built after the Ottoman Empire in the Middle Ages, the tower is 27 meters high for military defense. The tower is now a grayish color and used as a Byzantine art museum.
One of the town symbols! A must see attraction. You can go on the top of the tower and enjoy the 360• view
beautiful spot in Thessaloniki, Greece