Arch of Galerius (298 – 299 AD)
The Arch of Galerius is perhaps the most distinctive and interesting roman structure of Thessaloniki. The arch was commissioned as a triumphal monument by emperor Galerius in order to celebrate the victorious campaign against the Sassanid Persians in 298 A.D. and the capture of their capital Ctesiphon. Read more...
Roman Forum (Roman Agora)
The Forum was the center of political and public life in Thessaloniki. It was a large open area surrounded by buildings of various functions some of which were elegant, impressive buildings, thus displaying the financial prosperity of the city, especially during the Hellenistic and Roman period of its history.Read more...
Rotonda
Galerius Arch (kamara) and Rotunda were basic elements of the complex. Original intensions were predicting its use as a mausoleum, although many archaeologists believe it was initially used as a roman temple. Read more...
Byzantine Walls – Trigoniou Tower - Heptapirgion
A number of fortresses and defensive towers were added during different periods of history like the Seven Towers Fortress (Heptapirgion) and the Tower Of Trigoniou located near the Acropolis. Many smaller square, circle or polygon shaped towers were built along the entire perimeter. Read more...
