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Byzantine Bath of Thessaloniki

Explore a remarkably preserved Byzantine bathhouse in Thessaloniki's Upper Town, offering a glimpse into centuries of history and culture.

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The Byzantine Bath of Thessaloniki, located in the Upper Town, is a rare and well-preserved example of a Byzantine bathhouse in Greece. Dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century, it operated until 1940 and offers a glimpse into daily life during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

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  • Θεοτοκοπούλου, Κρίσπου, Χρυσοστόμου, Φιλοκτήτου &, Thessaloniki, 546 34, GR
  • +302313310400
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Local tips

  • Check the opening hours in advance, as they are limited and may vary.
  • Combine your visit with other nearby historical landmarks in Ano Poli for a richer experience.
  • Visit in the morning for a quieter experience and better photo opportunities.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Byzantine Bath is located in Ano Poli (Upper Town). From Aristotelous Square, walk north towards Egnatia Street, then turn right. Continue onto Kritis Street, then turn right onto Theotokopoulou Street. The bath will be on your left. The walk is approximately 20-25 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    From Aristotelous Square, walk to Egnatia Street and take bus line 5 or 8 towards the city center. Get off at the 'Krystallopigi' stop. Walk along Kritis Street until you reach Theotokopoulou Street, where you should turn right. The Byzantine Bath of Thessalonica will be on your left. A single bus fare costs €0.90 if purchased at a point of sale or €1.10 if purchased from a ticket vending machine on the bus.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Thessaloniki. A taxi from Aristotelous Square to the Byzantine Bath will cost approximately €5-7 during the day. Note that fares are higher between 00:00 and 05:00.

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The Byzantine Bath of Thessaloniki, also known as Kule Hammam or Bath of the Citadel, is a unique historical landmark in the city's Upper Town (Ano Poli). Constructed in the late 12th or early 13th century, it is one of the few surviving Byzantine bathhouses in Greece and the only one remaining in Thessaloniki. The bathhouse provides insight into the hygiene practices and social customs of the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Likely once part of a monastery complex, the bathhouse functioned continuously until 1940, adapting to the changing customs of different periods. Its architecture follows typical Roman bath conventions, featuring a frigidarium (dressing room), tepidarium (warm rooms), and caldarium (hot rooms). The hot rooms utilized hypocaust systems for underfloor heating, and a cistern to the north supplied hot water. Throughout its history, the bathhouse underwent several modifications. During the Byzantine period, it was used by both men and women. Under Ottoman rule, it was divided into separate sections for each gender. After closing in 1940, the bathhouse suffered damage but was protected and later included on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list in 1988. Following restoration, it reopened in 2015 as a museum and cultural space.

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