Ano poli, an enchanting mix of stonepaved alleys, traditional houses, and byzantine and ottomanera monuments is thessalonikis most. Using the urban transport organization of thessaloniki you can. Image of salonika, sightseeing, macedonia 49354098. The ano poli is the historic old town, known as the upper town. Thessaloniki, greece, maps, list of streets, street view. It depicts fictional female characters through four historic periods. The ano poli or old town of thessaloniki is a fascinating place to visit while in the city. Thessaloniki upper town walking tour, thessaloniki. Travel anywhere in the city of thessaloniki and in the outskirts.
Most tourists wonder how to get to ano poli in thessaloniki before reaching the city. The actual dimensions of the thessaloniki map are 3483 x 2598 pixels, file size in bytes 1642899. On our ano poli page you can see ano poli photos, explore ano poli s map and nearby destinations, find ano poli hotels and check ano poli s weather by following the links below and to the left. Located in thessaloniki within an 8minute walk of church of agios dimitrios and 1. Located in the historical old town of thessaloniki little big house offers tasteful accommodations just a short walking distance from the city center. As thessaloniki is a town with a long history, there is much sightseeing to visit. Al fresco patio gives the the restaurant real character. Loved the location, loved that it has a safe parking space, beautiful view, lovely neighbours, picturesqe buildings. Panorama of thessaloniki city from trigoniou tower stock. Thessalonikis upper town called ano poli is the old town of thessaloniki and is located around the citys acropolis north of the city center. The old town or else ano poli, or upper town of thessaloniki is located on the north of the modern town. Things to do in thessaloniki in one day, thessaloniki, greece b. Fortunately today many important buildings have been either restored or renovated thus keeping the old spirit. Upper town thessaloniki is the most ancient part of the city that is approximately 2300 years old.
The central building of the old market, ano poli, church of panagia chalkeon. But once they get there, the public transport systems efficiency is quite evident. Traditionally called ano poli, this neighbourhood in the northern side of thessaloniki. Find the perfect property for you on homegreekhome. Taverna igglis is a hundredyearold classic with the best dishes take a walking tour through ano poli instead of simply seeing the attractions keep and ana poli thessaloniki map with you to know the best haunts to eat.
Thessaloniki sightseeing walks, selfguided walking tours. The upper town of thessaloniki, with all its vivid and colourful glory, phases in and out of the 4thcentury byzantine era to the 15thcentury touch of the ottomans, with a fair amount of glimpse of a modern city traditionally called ano poli, this neighbourhood in the northern side of thessaloniki was the favourite of the elites throughout the history of the city. It was the balkan gateway for the ideological, cultural and religious influence of the byzantine empire. Ano poli, thessaloniki ticket price timings address. Although thessaloniki has a lot of flats and standard buildings, in old town you can find many buildings in the traditional ottoman architecture together with the colourful houses in macedonian tradition and. Thessaloniki studios arabas map provided by hostelbookers. Ano poli is one of the few regions of thessaloniki that survived the big fire of 1917. Find hostels, check prices and book online with no booking fee.
This was the former ottoman quarter, where a large community of jews also lived. Click on image to download the map of thessaloniki city pdf. Apartments and dormitories at little big house are simply decorated with colorful accents. These female characters show how human experiences transform a space into a place because of the significance. Thessaloniki monuments map by city of thessaloniki issuu. The neighborhood is known for its well preserved byzantine and ottoman era structures and urban design and as a center for thessaloniki s poets, intellectuals, and bohemians. Large thessaloniki maps for free download and print high. Upper town ano poli is undoubtedly the most picturesque area of thessaloniki.
The most improtant archaoelogical, religious and cultural destinations along with several museums and monuments are available. Ano poli thessaloniki, thessaloniki updated 2020 prices. Little big house andokidou 24 ano poli thessaloniki. Detailed hires maps of thessaloniki for download or print. It is located north of the church of st demetrius and extends up to the byzantine walls. Following the wall towards the northeast, the gate of anna paleologina 5556 opens up, which once led to the area outside the. View maps, find pois and get directions in ano poli thessaloniki, online business directory in greece. Crowned by a byzantine and ottomanera fortress, it offers the best panoramic views of the thessaloniki. Its a perfect destination for a weekend getaway or a short european city break. Enclosed within the citys old walls, the charming ano poli is the historic area of thessaloniki that many consider to be the most beautiful in town. Also, if you book your eptapyrgio castle vacation package in ano poli with travelocity, youll get access to our best travel discounts.
A large part of the byzantine walls that surrounded thessaloniki have been well preserved, adding to the beauty of the citys acropolis. Its a real trattoria, family run, delicious homemade food. Ano poli thessaloniki ano poli information ano poli. Detailed and highresolution maps of thessaloniki, greece for free download. It included the rabies clinic building modernday ano poli nursery and the gardens of the pasha. This apartment provides airconditioned accommodation with a balcony. Maisonette ano poli eleni dimitriou poliorkitou 74. Ano poli is like a village in the middle of a big, busy city. Thessaloniki also known as salonica offers the cosmopolitan culture. Residential properties for sale in ano poli thessaloniki municipality. Jan 05, 2020 igglis came unexpected on my way down from ano poli.
Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality neapolisykies, of which it is a municipal unit. Though its the second largest city in greece, the centre is walkable and you can see and experience a lot of thessalonikis attractions on foot. The nearest bus stop is at a distance of a few meters away. Here you may see the ancient byzantine wall with its towers, ancient religious sites with byzantine mosaics and frescoes, and other remnants of the citys great civilization. As such, it boasts an oldtime charm, with its old mansions and houses, stonepaved alleys and. Ano poli can be reached on foot, if you dont mind a bit of walking, or by bus 22, 23.
The place has survived the great fire and several years and you will be able to find wonderful examples of ottoman architecture, macedonian monuments and hence many historical sites in this area. Ive been there last winter and so everything was closed but it seemed to me that there were some nice places and also the location is. Thessalonikis most colourful and historic neighbourhood. Check out our guide on eptapyrgio castle in ano poli so you can immerse yourself in what ano poli has to offer before you go. Ottoman route of thessaloniki download the ottoman route of thessaloniki ciy guide in turkish here. Once inside the walls, and in ano poli, follow them west on the main road, eptapyrgio. Igglis came unexpected on my way down from ano poli. The upper town of thessaloniki, with all its vivid and colourful glory, phases in. The property is located in the old part ano poli of thessaloniki city.
In the ano poli district of thessaloniki, close to church of agios dimitrios, victorias apartment has a terrace, free wifi and a washing machine. The city centre is edged on its southerly side by the seafront, while to the north, an imposing hill marks the boundary, next to ano poli the upper town and the ancient byzantine walls. Whatever time of year you choose to visit eptapyrgio castle in ano poli, its always a good idea to reserve a package deal. A small square near the house surrounded by everything you need, stores, restaurants, taxistation, supermarket, 24 hours store for your basic needs, fast food store, breakfast place, and gyros store.
Visit greece paleochristian and byzantine thessaloniki. Ano poli is the part of the city that is surrounded by the walls of thessaloniki and olympiados street. Where the golden gate used to be, the west entrance of ancient thessaloniki. Ano poli in thessaloniki ano poli thessaloniki greece. Thessaloniki is located on the far northeasterly side of greece, where it enjoys a coastal situation. Besides the dreamy vistas it affords of the rest of thessaloniki, the bay and majestic mt olympus, the upper city of thessaloniki is packed with impressive monuments.
They are situated in ano poli upper town, nestling between the tall buildings. The port on the gulf of thermai was founded almost three thousand years ago and today is home to a population of some 330,000, industry, a university and an international exhibition center. One must enjoy the delicious mezzes served as sides with drinks or as appetizers. Thessaloniki upper town walking tour self guided, thessaloniki upper town thessaloniki is the most ancient part of the city that is approximately 2300 years old. Take a stroll in the graphic stone paved little streets surrounded by small beautiful ottoman houses and enjoy the. This tour is a creative project for the partnership between aristotle university of thessaloniki and salem state university in salem, massachusetts. It is located in northern greece and its international airport makes it a nice gateway to the northern and central part of the greek mainland. Tasting one of the traditional taverns is a must do in the area. It has a charming furnished courtyard and serves traditional greek breakfast in buffet style. Sales of residential properties in ano poli thessaloniki municipality. Ano poli thessaloniki situated in ano poli district of thessaloniki, ano poli thessaloniki apartment is 9 miles from macedonia international airport. The old city called ano poli by the greeks which means uppercity is extremely suited for a pleasant walk through a different thessaloniki.
Here at kipos, you get unparalleled service, attention to detail atmosphere and of course you enjoy delicious ethnic cuisine, experience fine dining and treat yourself to authentic food and special drinks. Google map of thessaloniki city, greece provides map and directions for the. Following the wall towards the northeast, the gate of anna paleologina 5556 opens up. People live there from the hellenistic period and it kept growing. Photo about panorama of thessaloniki city from trigoniou tower, ano poli greece. The upper town of thessaloniki, with all its vivid and colourful glory, phases in and out of the 4thcentury byzantine era to the 15thcentury touch of the ottomans, with a fair amount of glimpse of a modern city. You wont be able to find any skyscrapers, busy shopping streets or honking cars. Crossing akropoleos, look on your left for the entrance to the lofty monastery of vlatadon. Roman era, ottoman empire, the german occupation, and today 2018. Hello everybody, i was wondering if someone could suggest me any nice restaurant in the old thessaloniki. Urban transport organization of thessaloniki inthessaloniki. Greece view of thessaloniki at top of white tower thessaloniki from the top of the hill ote tower thessaloniki white tower in thessaloniki the white tower of. Photo about the cityscape of thessaloniki, as it seen from ano poli, with its port and mount olympus in the light haze on the background, greece. Locations near ano poli include the city quarter of kastra and the ancient city of thessaloniki.
Selfguided tours in thessaloniki, greece lonely planet. You can search any location, sightseeing or destination in the wider area of the city. Apr 12, 2018 just located a little outside the city center, in the highest part of the city, you can find the old town of thessaloniki, named ano poli. Apartment available for sale in ano poli, thessaloniki centre 45.
Thessaloniki, greece, is a beautiful city thats easy to fall in love with. Welcome to kipos upscale restaurant in thessaloniki. Thessaloniki monuments map the structure of the state. Ferienwohnung maisonette ano poli eleni griechenland. Ano poli upper town walking up from the citys center and leaving behind the dense construction and apartment buildings, a different thessaloniki is discovered, a nostalgic city, something out of the past. Thessaloniki upper town walking tour self guided, thessaloniki. For some great urban hiking, explore ano poli right by the byzantine walls. The byzantine baths in thessaloniki are the only ones to have survived in greece. Just opossite the bus station you will see part of the city wall and some stairs going up. Perched around thessaloniki s acropolis, in the north of the city, ano poli, or upper town, is one of the only historic neighbourhoods that survived the great fire of 1917. After athens, thessaloniki is the secondlargest city in greece as well as being the economic and cultural center of the countrys region of macedonia. The 10 best hotels in ano poli, thessaloniki, greece. Thessaloniki s upper town called ano poli is the old town of thessaloniki and is located around the citys acropolis north of the city center.
Walk next to the eastern wall and inside the acropolis with the legendary yedi kule eptapyrgio. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in thessaloniki. Since 1979, ano poli has been declared a traditional settlement which basically means that it must be protected. Construction is thought to have been completed in around 0 ad, and they were in continuous operation for seven centuries. There are timely oasthrun city buses throughout thessaloniki. About ano poli thessaloniki travel guide, information. Explore and marvel all the major sights of our city using the cultural line, bus no 50.
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