ancient ruins
Rotunda of Galerius
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Stavroúpoli
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Stavroúpoli
Stavroúpoli is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Elefthério - Kordelió, 4km from Rotunda of Galerius.
Stavroúpoli is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 46,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Elefthério - Kordelió, about 4 km away.
Stavroupoli (Greek: Σταυρούπολη, literally city of the Cross) is a suburb of the Thessaloniki Urban Area and a former municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the Pavlos Melas Municipality, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. TheRead more
municipal unit has an area of 3.175 km2. Stavroupoli is located northwest of Thessaloniki's city centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Stavroúpoli?
Within an hour or so of Stavroúpoli: Rotunda of Galerius (4 km), White Tower of Thessaloniki (5 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Stavroúpoli?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Stavroúpoli?
Stavroúpoli is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Elefthério - Kordelió.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 46,008
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.6694, 22.9381
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Stavroúpoli
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
5 km · about 10 min drive
ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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