| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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 Inside the crypt ofHagios Demetrios | |
 Interactive map of Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki | |
| Location | Thessaloniki,Macedonia,Greece |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv) |
| Reference | 456 |
| Inscription | 1988 (12thSession) |
| Area | 5.327 ha (13.16 acres) |
| Coordinates | 40°38′18″N22°57′54″E / 40.63833°N 22.96500°E /40.63833; 22.96500 |
  Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki Location of Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki in Greece | |
The city ofThessaloniki inMacedonia, Greece, for several centuries the second-most important city of theByzantine Empire, played an important role for Christianity during theMiddle Ages and was decorated by impressive buildings. Because of Thessaloniki's importance during theearly Christian and Byzantine periods, the city contains several Paleochristian monuments that have significantly contributed to the development ofByzantine art andarchitecture throughout the Byzantine Empire andSerbia.[1] The evolution of Imperial Byzantine architecture and the prosperity of Thessaloniki go hand in hand, especially during the first years of the Empire,[1] when the city continued to flourish. Despite the capture of Thessaloniki by theOttoman Empire in 1430, the Christian monuments were not destroyed, and travelers such asPaul Lucas andAbdulmejid I[1] document the city's wealth in Christian monuments during the Ottoman control of the city.
In 1988, fifteen monuments of Thessaloniki were listed asUNESCO World Heritage Sites:[1][2]
Landmarks ofThessaloniki | ||
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| Macedonian period |
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| Roman period | ||
| Paleochristian and Byzantine | ||
| Ottoman period | ||
| Modern period | ||
| Jewish sites | ||
| Streets | ||
| Villas/Mansions | ||
| Gardens/Parks | ||
| Marinas |
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| Other | ||
| Museums | ||
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