Thessaloniki: Old Town

Old Town in Thessaloniki: The Old Town (or else Ano Poli, or Upper Town) of Thessaloniki is located on the north of the modern town. This was the fortmer Ottoman quarter, where a large community of Jews also lived.

The Old Town of Thessaloniki has paved streets and stone houses. There, you will find many Byzantine churches and monasteries. The only active monastery out of the 20 that this quarter has is the Monastery of Vlatadon.