Agios Panteleimon stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Thessaloniki. This late-Byzantine church, situated near the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda, dates back to the late thirteenth or early fourteenth century. Originally part of the monastery of the Theotokos Peribleptos, its architecture showcases the cross-in-square design with a prominent central dome. … Read more
Thessaloniki carries more than twenty-three centuries of history in its streets, from a Macedonian foundation named for a princess to a modern Greek metropolis on the Thermaic Gulf. The city has served as a Roman provincial capital, an imperial seat under Galerius, the second city of Byzantium, an Ottoman port, and the largest Sephardic Jewish … Read more
The Benizelos Mansion in Plaka is the oldest house in Athens, a rare and beautifully preserved Ottoman-era konaki linked to Saint Philothei, now a free little museum with digital exhibits and a peaceful courtyard. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This atmospheric old house is a hidden … Read more