Religious site
Hagios Demetrios
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Hagios Demetrios is the largest and most important church in Thessaloniki, dedicated to the city's patron saint. Built in the 7th century on the site of an earlier Roman bath where Saint Demetrios was martyred, the basilica features stunning early Byzantine mosaics depicting the saint and other figures. Visitors can descend into the crypt, which contains the saint's tomb and a small museum with artifacts from the church's history. The church's five-aisled layout and marble columns create a serene, sacred atmosphere.
Don't miss
- The 7th-century mosaics of Saint Demetrios and donors
- The crypt with the saint's tomb and museum
- The grand five-aisled basilica architecture
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hagios Demetrios
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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