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STEVE McKENNA finds much to explore in ancient Thessaloniki…

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Source: Rotunda, One Of The Oldest Religious Sites In Thessaloniki — Greek City Times

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Under your feet, over your head, soon through a state-of-the-art subway, Thessaloniki history is integral to their urban fabric, and it’s in your face.

Source: Tripping over history in Thessaloniki – Hellenic News of America

Visit Thessaloniki, Greece’s northern capital famed for its world-class gastronomy, laidback attitude, and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

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Don’t overlook Thessaloniki when planning your vacation in Greece. There’s plenty of things to do in Thessaloniki, and you’ll enjoy its laid back vibe.

Source: What to do in Thessaloniki – Sightseeing Guide to Thessaloniki Greece

Source: Why Greece’s forgotten second city should be your next holiday destination

Severely damaged by the 1978 Thessaloniki earthquake, the newly restored Rotunda is one of the city’s oldest religious sites and a tourist landmark.

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Greece – Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika

The Church of Saint Panteleimon is a late Byzantine church in Thessaloniki, Greece, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The church lies in the eastern part of the old city, near the Tomb of Galerius (the “Rotunda”), at the junction of Iasonidou and Arrianou streets. Its current dedication to Saint Panteleimon was given to the church after the end of Ottoman rule in 1912, and its original dedication is therefore disputed. It is speculated that the name of Saint Panteleimon was borrowed from the northern chapel dedicated to the Saint of the neighboring Church of Panagouda, in which the vessels of the church were transferred when it was converted into a mosque by the Turks.

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