Statue of Alexander the Great – Arch of Galerius loop from Φλέμινγκ

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Statue of Alexander the Great – Arch of Galerius loop from Φλέμινγκ

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Statue of Alexander the Great – Arch of Galerius loop from Φλέμινγκ

04:05

14.8km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.82 km for 171 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM & 2:30 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

Statue of Alexander the Great

Highlight • Monument

The Great Greek, Alexander the Great. He conquered in 334 BC. Cr. in just ten years, the territory of Greece via Persia, Egypt,. to China and India, fought in the …

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3.26 km

Agia Sophia Church, Thessaloniki

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of Agia Sophia dates back to the 8th century. It bears an unmistakable resemblance to its namesake in Istanbul, Turkey, with its cruciform layout, central dome, and intricate …

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6.45 km

Hagios Demetrios Church (Church of Saint Demetrios), Thessaloniki

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hagios Demetrios Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beautiful place to visit. Originally constructed in the 4th century, it has undergone several renovations and restorations over the …

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8.22 km

Eptapyrgio Fortress (Yedikule) 🏰

Highlight • Castle

The Greek name is a translation of the Turkish 'Seven Towers'. The fortress was built by the Ottomans overlooking the ancient Acropolis. Later, it served as a prison. You can …

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9.35 km

Heptapyrgion Fortress

Highlight • Castle

This, as are most Greek castles, is closed on Tuesdays 🤦🏻‍♂️

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11.0 km

Byzantine Wall

Ruins

11.6 km

Arch of Galerius

Highlight • Historical Site

Dedicated 303 AD with stone relief scenes of Eastern Roman emperor Galerius' victory over the Persians

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13.2 km

Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos

Highlight • Monument

Umbrellas ”sculpture by artist George Zongolopoulos

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

5.16 km

2.14 km

234 m

103 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

4.08 km

2.85 km

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

22°C

9°C

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Comments

July 3, 2022,Sightseeing-Runde in Thessaloniki

Beautiful sightseeing round through Thessaloniki, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its early Christian and Byzantine buildings. At the beginning I had planned a little further up the mountain, but at 35°C it was enough for me after the Acropolis/fortress. With a light wind it was pleasant in the early evening due to the light breeze from …

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