The Alaca Imaret stands as a testament to Thessaloniki’s rich Ottoman heritage. Founded by Ishak Pasha, a vizier of the sultan, this fifteenth-century mosque and almshouse is located in the city’s upper central area. Originally, the complex served as a place of worship and charity, providing meals to students and the less fortunate. The term … Read more
The Palace of Galerius, an architectural marvel from the Roman era, stands as a testament to the grandeur of imperial Thessaloniki. Nestled in the bustling Navarinou Square, this palace was part of a larger tetrarchic complex that included the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda. The remnants of this once-splendid structure include an octagonal audience … Read more
Bey Hamam, also known as the Paradise Baths, is a remarkable Ottoman bathhouse located on Egnatia Avenue in Thessaloniki. Constructed in the mid-fifteenth century by the order of Sultan Murad II, it stands as the first and largest Ottoman hammam in the city. The bathhouse features separate sections for men and women, each with a … Read more
The Prespa Lakes, comprising Great Prespa and Small Prespa, are a transboundary national park shared by Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. Known for their rich biodiversity, these lakes host colonies of Dalmatian and great white pelicans. The area is also steeped in history, with Byzantine hermitages and the tenth-century basilica of Saint Achillius on the … Read more