Palace of Galerius
Ανάκτορο του Γαλερίου
Roman imperial palace ruins beneath Navarino Square in the city center, where the octagonal hall and mosaic floors can be viewed from walkways.
The Palace of Galerius was built in the early 4th century AD as the imperial residence complex of an emperor in Thessaloniki. Its remains are scattered around Navarino Square. The most important features are the octagonal hall used for court ceremonies and a gallery with mosaic floors. You can look down at the ruins from the square for free, or pay about €2 to €4 to walk the paths inside the site for a closer look. Together with the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda, it forms a Roman heritage route.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30 (often closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Arch of Galerius (Kamara)
- Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
- White Tower of Thessaloniki
- Church of the Acheiropoietos
- Rotunda of Galerius
- Bey Hamam
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Atatürk Museum