Step into the heart of Thessaloniki historical center and witness a tapestry of captivating tales and multicultural wonders unfold before your eyes. From ancient ruins to majestic Byzantine landmarks, each step in this extraordinary tour unveils a new layer of Thessaloniki's vibrant past. Marvel at the architectural grandeur that withstood the test of time, and let the fascinating narratives of conquerors, scholars and visionaries transport you through the ages.
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We will pick up travelers in this location. Travel time is approximately 3 hours
White Tower is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's fortress some time after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. During the period of Ottoman rule, the tower became a notorious prison and the scene of numerous mass executions, most famously of the Janissaries who revolted during the reign of Mahmud II. In 1912, as Greece gained control over the city, and the White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed. White Tower has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of the square was built in the 1950s. Many buildings surrounding the central square have since been renovated and its northern parts were largely restored in the 2000s.
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