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Ano Poli (Upper City)

Thessaloniki, Greece

About Ano Poli (Upper City)

The only Byzantine old city in Greece — the upper walled district of Thessaloniki where Ottoman wooden houses lean over cobblestone alleys, Byzantine churches contain mosaics that predate Ravenna, and the city walls walk offers the finest view of the gulf and Mount Olympos across the water on clear days.

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📍Ano Poli, Thessaloniki

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Free to visit.

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White Tower

The symbol of Thessaloniki — a 15th-century Ottoman defensive tower on the waterfront promenade that served as a prison, a fortress, and now a museum of the city's history. The circular galleries trace Thessaloniki from Byzantine capital to Ottoman city to modern Greek metropolis. The view from the top is the best in the city.

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