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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Thessaloníki
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
About Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Triandría, 2km from Rotunda of Galerius.
Thessaloníki is in Central Macedonia, Greece, with about 320,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Triandría, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Thessaloníki?
Within an hour or so of Thessaloníki: Rotunda of Galerius (2 km), Royal Tombs of Vergina (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Thessaloníki?
The nearest famous roads are Sithonia Coastal Loop.
Where is Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki is in Central Macedonia, Greece, about 4 km from Triandría.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 317,778
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 40.6407, 22.9349
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Thessaloníki
2 notable places within an hour's 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.
55 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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