Overview
Designed in 1918 by French architect Ernest Hébrard as the centerpiece of his post-fire master plan, Aristotelous Square is Thessaloniki's main square, with one side opening onto the Thermaic Gulf for stunning sea views. Elegant Neo-Byzantine buildings line both sides, including historic landmarks like Hotel Electra Palace. Locals while away hours in the cafe terraces over Greek coffee (ellinikos) or frappe, and a statue of Aristotle at the square's edge is a popular photo stop. Concerts and events fill the calendar year-round, and the December Christmas market is a highlight. Free entry. Right in the city center.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Sipping a Greek frappe and people-watching at a square cafe is the local way. Sunset paints the bay golden.
Hotels near Aristotelous Square
Hotels and guesthouses in Thessaloniki, City Centre, Thessaloniki
Other attractions in Thessaloniki
White Tower
The symbol of Thessaloniki — a 15th-century Ottoman circular tower standing on the waterfront.
Ano Poli (Upper Town)
A hilltop old quarter with Byzantine walls and Ottoman-era wooden houses.
Modiano Market
Thessaloniki's central market since 1922, brimming with fresh produce and local eateries.
Church of Saint Demetrius
The 5th-century Byzantine basilica of Thessaloniki's patron saint - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rotunda & Arch of Galerius
A circular 4th-century mausoleum for a Roman emperor, paired with the Arch of Galerius.
Ladadika District
A 19th-century olive oil warehouse quarter reborn as the city's dining and nightlife hub.
Paralia Waterfront
A 4.5km waterfront walk along the Thermaic Gulf, famed for umbrella sculptures and sunsets.