The Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki

July 15, 2026July 10, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

The Arch of Galerius rises over Egnatia street in the heart of Thessaloniki, a Roman triumphal arch that the city calls the Kamara. Brick piers cased in carved marble panels frame the old ceremonial road, their scenes of battle and imperial ritual worn but legible after seventeen centuries. The monument marks the line of the … Read more

The Rotunda of Thessaloniki

July 15, 2026July 10, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

The Rotunda is the oldest monument still standing in Thessaloniki, a colossal circular brick building raised in the early fourth century on the axis of the imperial palace of Galerius. Its dome spans a drum of brick so thick that it has held for more than a millennium and a half. The building has served … Read more