White Tower of Thessaloniki Λευκός Πύργος
The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a stone fortified tower and museum built in the 16th century. It is an example of Ottoman architecture and serves as a protected archaeological site in Greece.
Planning a visit
The tower is located 12 km from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport and 301 km from Athens. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sites such as the Arch of Galerius and Rotunda, Hagia Sophia, or the Church of the Acheiropoietos, which are all within 1 km. Other nearby locations include the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki and Hagios Demetrios, located 1.4 km away.
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 30 °C, while December is the wettest month with about 66 mm of rain. Admission costs €6, with a reduced price of €3. The site is open daily from 08:30 to 15:30 between November and March, and from 08:00 to 21:00 from April to October. The tower does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 66 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 40 | 44 | 43 | 50 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 54 | 63 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
