White Tower of Thessaloniki, Ottoman fortification tower at waterfront, Thessaloniki, Greece
The White Tower stands 34 meters tall with a cylindrical structure, featuring battlements and windows that overlook the Thessaloniki waterfront.
Built by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century after their conquest of Thessaloniki in 1430, the tower served as a fortress and prison.
The museum inside the tower presents exhibitions across six floors, documenting the evolution of Thessaloniki through different historical periods.
The tower limits visitor capacity to 70 people at any time, and audio guides are available in four languages for enhanced exploration.
A prisoner gained freedom in 1890 by whitewashing the tower, leading to its current name and replacing its previous title 'Tower of Blood'.
Location: Thessaloniki Municipality
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 33.9 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://www.lpth.gr/indexeg.php
Made from material: stone
Address: Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece 546 21 Thessaloniki
Opening Hours: Monday 08:30-15:30; Wednesday-Sunday 08:30-15:30
Phone: +302310267832
Website: http://lpth.gr/indexeg.php
GPS coordinates: 40.62639,22.94833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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