it works as a Byzantine museum.
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 The Roman Market |
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The Roman Market, close to the city centre, was in function for 8 entire centuries, from the foundation of the town in the 5th century BC till the early Byzantine times, in the 5th century AD.
Remains of a theatre, a square, an arched street, a mint and a marketplace have been unearted, while excavations and restoration works are being continued today.
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| The Rotonda |
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The Rotonda (or Rotunda) is an impressive circular building in the centre of Thessaloniki. It was originally constructed by Roman general Galerius in about 300 AD and in the late 4th century AD, it was turned into a Christian church and decorated with nice frescoes. |
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| The Arch of Galerius |
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Mostly known as Kamara, the Arch of Galerius was constructed in 305 AD to celebrate and commemorate the final victory of Roman general Galerius over the Persians.
This victory is the main theme of the carved scenes on this arch, which was connected with the Palace of Galerius and the Rotonda. Today, Kamara is a popular passage way and meeting point in Thessaloniki.
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| The Hammams |
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There are basically four hammams in Thessaloniki, all constructed during the Ottoman period of the town (1430-1912). Some of them are closed, while others have been turned into exhibitinal rooms. |
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remains of a Roman bath and has undergone many damages along its history. In galleries under the church, there is the tomb of the saint, who died there for his faith in the early 4th century AD.
The church of Agia Sofia, a miniature of Saint Sofia in Constantinople, the church of Panagia Chalkeon and the church of Panagia Acheropoietos are also famous and important monuments of the Byzantine times.
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