Tower
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
The waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Thessaloniki.
Church, mosque or temple · Greece · Central Macedonia
Rotunda of Galerius
A huge round Roman building later used as a church and a mosque.
UNESCO World Heritage about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Rotunda of Galerius matters
The Rotunda is a massive circular structure from late Roman times, first planned as a mausoleum or temple. Over the centuries it served as a church and a mosque, and a minaret still stands beside it. Inside, remains of mosaics survive high in the dome. It shows the city's layers of history under one roof.
Talking points
- It has been a church and a mosque in its time.
- A minaret still stands next to it.
- Mosaic fragments survive in the dome.
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