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Hvíta turninn í Thessaloníki

Name: Hvíta turninn í Thessaloníki
Address: Thessaloniki, GR

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Eleni

August 20, 2022

The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a 15th century Ottoman fortification. Today it is considered a characteristic monument of Thessaloniki and is what has been saved from the demolished Ottoman fortifications of the city. Walking from Lefkos Pyrgos along the floating beach you will find a large area for walk, small snacks from street vendors and drinks. Ideal time is not only in the morning but also in the evening for a stroll where you will meet several street musicians and artists. During your visit, don't forget to stop at the impressive sculpture of Zongolopoulos, the umbrellas, which was first placed on the beach in 1997 as part of Thessaloniki Cultural Capital of Europe. After the delivery of the new Beach, the Umbrellas found themselves in a new location. It is now closer to the other two symbols of the city, the statue of Alexander the Great and the White Tower. The famous sculpture is housed on a wooden platform built for this reason, suitable lighting has been created to make it stand out at night, while right next to it, small water jets work in a row, an element that the artist always wanted to be associated with the works of.

Konstantinos

March 10, 2020

The White Tower houses an exhibition dedicated to the city of Thessaloniki and its history throughout various periods, organized by the city's Museum of Byzantine Culture.

Allen

February 22, 2020

The White Tower of Thessaloniki 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 harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule. The White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.