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The city of marvels. Large walls have helped defend Thessaloniki from Bulgar invaders. There are several areas of note. | The city of marvels. Large walls have helped defend Thessaloniki from Bulgar invaders. There are several areas of note. | ||
| − | *[[The Hilarious Tomb of Stratoniche]] | + | * [[The Hilarious Tomb of Stratoniche]] |
| + | * 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 17 October 2006
The city of marvels. Large walls have helped defend Thessaloniki from Bulgar invaders. There are several areas of note.
- The Hilarious Tomb of Stratoniche
- 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.
March 988: Thessaloniki is besieged.
