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9 Instagram spots around Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki combines a long waterfront with Roman landmarks and views from the upper town. These photo ideas use public paths and squares. For organized or commercial shoots involving monuments, check the relevant permission and image-use rules in advance.
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White Tower of Thessaloniki
The White Tower stands by the waterfront. From the promenade, frame its cylindrical exterior with the open sky or the sea beside it.
Search Google MapsThe Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos
The Umbrellas sculpture stands on the waterfront promenade. From the public walkway, use the sea behind the thin metal forms to make their shapes stand out.
Search Google MapsAlexander the Great Statue, Thessaloniki
The equestrian statue of Alexander stands in the Garden of Alexander beside the waterfront. From a park path, include the rider and horse against the sky.
Search Google MapsAristotelous Square, Thessaloniki
Aristotelous Square opens toward the waterfront. From the square, frame the curved façades along its sides and leave the centre open in the composition.
Search Google MapsKatouni Street, Thessaloniki
Katouni is a pedestrian street in the historic Ladadika district. Photograph along the street to frame its façades, and ask before including people at tables.
Search Google MapsArch of Galerius, Thessaloniki
The Arch of Galerius stands on the route toward the Rotunda. From the pedestrian area beside it, frame the carved stone piers and arch without stepping into traffic. A lighting project includes this monument, so check for temporary restrictions when you visit.
Search Google MapsRotunda of Galerius, Thessaloniki
The Rotunda is a circular landmark at the end of Dimitriou Gounari Street. Photograph its exterior from the public approach, showing the broad curved walls. A lighting project includes this monument, so check for temporary restrictions when you visit.
Search Google MapsNavarinou Square, Thessaloniki
The archaeological remains of Galerius’ palace sit within Navarinou Square. From the public pedestrian route around the site, frame the remains with the city buildings beyond.
Search Google MapsTrigonion Tower, Thessaloniki
The area by Trigonion Tower in Ano Poli looks out over Thessaloniki. Photograph the city and sea from the public viewpoint and stay on the path. The city walls are part of a lighting project, so check local access and follow any signs.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Region of Central Macedonia, Thessaloniki guide
- Thessaloniki Tourism, waterfront walk
- Municipality of Thessaloniki, Umbrellas sculpture
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture, White Tower
- Region of Central Macedonia, Trigoniou Tower viewpoint
- Thessaloniki Tourism, Rotunda
- Region of Central Macedonia, Navarinou Square
- Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, photography and filming
- Greek Ministry of Culture, Ephorate of Antiquities, image-use guidance
- Greek Ministry of Culture, Thessaloniki monument lighting projects, 27 October 2026
- Greek National Tourism Organisation, Katouni in Ladadika