Church of Saint Demetrius
Άγιος Δημήτριος
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this five-aisled cathedral is dedicated to the city’s patron saint. Its crypt preserves Roman bath remains and the site where the saint is said to have been martyred.
The Church of Saint Demetrius is one of the largest churches in Greece. Begun in the 5th century, it is dedicated to Demetrius, the city’s patron saint. After a fire in 1917 it was rebuilt in its original form, preserving precious 7th-century mosaics. The crypt is believed to be the site of the Roman baths where the saint was martyred, and it now houses a small exhibition. Entry to the church is free, but the crypt has shorter opening hours. A grand religious procession takes place every year on October 26, the saint’s feast day.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00 (tomb access is shorter)
Nearby sights
- Roman Forum (Ancient Agora)
- Bey Hamam
- Church of the Acheiropoietos
- Church of Panagia Chalkeon
- Ano Poli (Upper Town)
- Hosios David (Latomou Monastery)
- Kapani (Vlali) Market
- Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki