Overview
The Upper Town sits on the hillside above Thessaloniki and is the only district to have survived the Great Fire of 1917. Byzantine walls encircle the quarter, and Ottoman-era wooden houses line narrow lanes. The Heptapyrgion (Seven Towers) fortress commands a sweeping panorama of the city and Thermaic Gulf, while Byzantine churches and small tavernas hide around every corner. Several UNESCO-listed Byzantine monuments are found here. Free to explore. Bus 23 from the centre or about a 20-minute uphill walk.
Travel Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for the uphill walk. The sunset panorama from Heptapyrgion rivals the view from the White Tower.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Thessaloniki, Greece from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Greece on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Thessaloniki on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Thessaloniki with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Thessaloniki 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Ano Poli (Upper Town)
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Vlatades Monastery
A 14th-century Byzantine monastery in Ano Poli with sweeping city views.
📍 558m away
Alaca Imaret Mosque
An Ottoman-era charitable complex and mosque built in 1484 in Ano Poli.
📍 1.3km away
Bey Hamam
The first major Ottoman bathhouse built in the Balkans, dating to 1444.
📍 1.6km away
Things to Do in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Food Tour
Food tour through Modiano Market and Ladadika district in Greece's gourmet capital - bougatsa, gyros, tzatziki, and ouzo tastings included. About EUR 70-95
Meteora Day Trip
Day tour from Thessaloniki to the UNESCO monasteries perched atop massive rocks of Meteora. About EUR 70-110
Mount Olympus Hike
Guided hike in Mount Olympus National Park, the home of the Greek gods. About EUR 80-120