Byzantine Walls located in the old city of Ano Poli(Upper Town), built in the Byzantine period is very old, is the highest place in Thessaloniki, and is also a good place to overlook the city. Although it has experienced the vicissitudes, it has witnessed the glory and prosperity of the past.
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Byzantine Walls located in the old city of Ano Poli(Upper Town), built in the Byzantine period is very old, is the highest place in Thessaloniki, and is also a good place to overlook the city. Although it has experienced the vicissitudes, it has witnessed the glory and prosperity of the past.
Thessaloniki was built in 315 BC, and in order to prevent foreign invasion, the city walls were constantly built and fortified. During the Byzantine Empire, the city walls were reinforced frequently. Until the 19th century, the old city walls were demolished. A section of the remnant wall can still be seen. Recently, the walls have been repaired in sections.
上城一直往上走就可以找到当年留下来的拜占庭城墙。这个历经千年的城墙已经残破不堪。站在墙头上可以看到山脚下的大海。据说天气好的时候还可以看到一百公里之外饿神山奥林匹斯。城墙上下到处都是各色的流浪猫,蹲在一起跟开会一样的架势。