White Tower of Thessaloniki
Λευκός Πύργος
An Ottoman round tower on the seafront, the symbol of Thessaloniki, housing an exhibition on the city's history, with views over the bay from the top.
The White Tower was built in the 15th century during Ottoman rule. It served as a coastal defence fortress and a prison. Because prisoners were held and executed there, it was once called the 'Bloody Tower.' It got its present name after being whitewashed at the end of the 19th century. The six floors inside house an exhibition on the city's history, and climbing the spiral staircase to the top offers a 360-degree view over the bay and the city. Admission is about 6 euros, and it is open roughly 08:30 to 16:00 (hours are extended in summer; check the official website). In front of the tower is the core stretch of the seafront promenade.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–16:00 (seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Palace of Galerius
- Thessaloniki Waterfront & The Umbrellas
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
- Arch of Galerius (Kamara)
- Museum of Byzantine Culture
- Rotunda of Galerius
- Church of the Acheiropoietos