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The Arch of Galerius

Thessaloniki, Greece
Ranked #15 of 43 attractions in Thessaloniki
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues
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Thessaloniki, Greece
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

If you want to feel victorious and close to the ancient times, pass by the Arch of Galerius, on the way to Rotonda. The feeling is like you got into a sf movie, where old times interfere with the present. In the middle of a nowadays street, full of people, there is this wonderful Arch, as a testimony left for... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

A true landmark of the city. A point to meet for visitors and residents equally. Do visit and have a coffee in the nearby cafes, or shop on Navarinou. More

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Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A symbol of the city that has become a meeting point of the local people. Unfortunatelly its value and history is not explained so search alone before u visit More

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Birmingham
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great landmark of Thessaloniki - free to see, although if you're craving that photographic moment you may be disappointed...lots of people also have the same idea. More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Nice monument, but surrounded from a high traffic road, thus offering no real resemple of the old times, that the arc stood. Very poor information regarding the monument, and too much dirt and graffiti .... More

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Lamia, Greece
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

a great arch,trademark of town, all young persons give an appointment there and is a vivid area. i liked a lot that upper is the rotonda,and down the navarino.so you can see from upper the sea. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

the arch itself is nice with all stone elements decorated, however the messy athmosphere and modern surrounding buildings spoil overall picture More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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27 reviews 27 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Nice monument, but surrounded from a high traffic road, thus offering no real resemple of the old times, that the arc stood. Very poor information regarding the monument, and too much dirt.... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

It's an Arch of the Roman years, now being a meeting point of students and other people. Situated near the University, in the old Entrance of the city of Thessaloniki. It has been renovated and its remains are well preserved. More

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Athens, Greece
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Although poorly preserved, the triumphal arch retains a rich Roman iconography showing the Emperor sacrificing, addressing his troops, and celebrating victories. The winged goddess Nike is everywhere. More

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