Rotunda, Archaeological monument and church in Thessaloniki, Greece
The Rotunda features a cylindrical structure with a massive dome, eight vaulted recesses, and walls measuring 6.3 meters in thickness.
Emperor Galerius constructed the Rotunda in 304 CE as a mausoleum, but after his death in 311, it transformed into a Christian church under Theodosius I.
The Rotunda contains early 5th-century mosaics depicting religious figures and geometric patterns, illustrating the transition from Roman to Christian art in Thessaloniki.
The monument opens Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with entrance fees of 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for reduced tickets.
The structure served three different religious purposes: a Roman temple, a Christian church, and an Ottoman mosque, maintaining its minaret until present day.
Location: Thessaloniki Municipality
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Early Christian architecture, Ottoman architecture
Part of: Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, Arch of Galerius and Rotunda, Galerian Complex
GPS coordinates: 40.63330,22.95285
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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