Thessaloniki Attractions
White Tower © www.saloniki.org
The White Tower
The city's most famous landmark, the White Tower was originally
built as part of the city walls. It now stands, no longer white but
still imposing, on the seaside promenade south of the
Archaeological Museum, having been restored and offering panoramic
views of the city and harbour from its rooftop café. The
tower was once used as a prison, and on the way up the winding
staircase visitors can peep into the dim rooms that were used as
cells. The tower contains a museum housing some Byzantine art and
historical artefacts from Thessaloniki's history between 300 and
1,500 AD.
Telephone: (031) 267 832;
Opening time: Daily 8.30am to 3pm
