Tower
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
The waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Thessaloniki.
Monument · Greece · Central Macedonia
Arch of Galerius
A Roman triumphal arch carved with scenes of victory, on one of the city's busiest streets.
Free to enter about 15 min
For storytellers
Why Arch of Galerius matters
The arch stands in the middle of the modern city and is covered in carved scenes from a Roman campaign. It once linked a palace complex to the Rotunda, and today locals sit and meet around it. A short stop, but combined with the Rotunda it forms a Roman corner of the city.
Talking points
- Reliefs show Roman victories.
- It once linked the palace and the Rotunda.
- Cafes and students gather around it.
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