The reason for our visits was to see in person the very place the Apostle Paul preached. The nice views across the city was a bonus.

Peaceful place, mainly during lunchtime. Good stop for small resto. Amazing view to the city from big terrasse.

There is only really the chapel to see at the site, although there is also a small bird aviary. There are also very good views of Thessaloniki and beyond. Suggest visiting this together with Osios David (the Latomou Monastery)

At the very top of Ano Poli (the old town), this Monastery is beautiful in itself; but the views you have from the gardens, on the city and the whole Thermaikos Kolpos, are fantastic.

The views of Thessaloniki from this monastery are breathtaking but the quiet and tranquil atmosphere are the best quality of this place. There is a beautiful small church with frescoes that were destroyed by the ottomans which is both wonderful and heartbreaking at once. Do...More

This is admittedly a hike from the port of Thessaloniki which is where we were based but if you are on the lookout for Byzantine monuments this is the only Byzantine monastery (founded in the 14th century) in the city, right on top of a...More

It is a trek up to the old town to get here - or get bus 23 - but the gardens are calm and peaceful and the whole place is very atmospheric