Difference between revisions of "Thessaloniki"
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*The Galarean, a series of municipal bnuildings erected in the Roman era, some still in use. | *The Galarean, a series of municipal bnuildings erected in the Roman era, some still in use. | ||
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*The Frieze of St. Leon, one of the finest friezes in Greece. | *The Frieze of St. Leon, one of the finest friezes in Greece. |
Revision as of 10:31, 8 October 2006
The city of marvels. Large walls have helped defend Thessaloniki from Bulgar invaders. There are several areas of note.
- A ruined hippodrome that has been out of use since the 4th century, ever since Theodosius slaughtered spectators there.
- The Galarean, a series of municipal bnuildings erected in the Roman era, some still in use.
- The icon of Panayia Acheiropoietos, made without the use of human hands.
- The Frieze of St. Leon, one of the finest friezes in Greece.
- The Church of St. Demetrius.
- The Monastery of Joseos David.