Travel Guide to Statue of Alexander the Great

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the city center of Thessaloniki, head towards Aristotelous Square. From there, walk towards the waterfront promenade known as the Nea Paralia. Once you reach the promenade, walk along the waterfront until you see the large white tower, known as the White Tower of Thessaloniki. Continue walking east along the promenade until you reach the intersection with the street named 'Chatzidimitriou'. Turn left onto Chatzidimitriou, and continue walking straight for several blocks until you reach the statue located at Chatzidimitriou 109, Giannitsa.

• Public Transport - Bus

  From Aristotelous Square, walk to the nearest bus station located on Egnatia Street. Look for bus number 6 or 11 that heads towards Giannitsa. Purchase a ticket from the machine or at the kiosk. Once on the bus, stay on until you reach the stop at Giannitsa (Chatzidimitriou). From there, walk approximately 10 minutes heading south on Chatzidimitriou Street directly to the statue at Chatzidimitriou 109.

• Public Transport - Tram

  If you're near the tram station at the waterfront, take the tram towards 'Nea Michaniona'. Get off at the 'Macedonia' tram stop. From there, you will need to walk to the bus stop and catch bus number 6 or 11 that heads towards Giannitsa. After a short bus ride, get off at the Giannitsa stop on Chatzidimitriou Street. Walk approximately 10 minutes to the statue located at Chatzidimitriou 109.