A comprehensive plan to connect Thessaloniki’s archaeological sites and monuments into a single cultural network was presented on Wednesday, showcasing the city’s layered history from ancient Greece to the Ottoman and Jewish periods.
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced the initiative during a press conference at the Museum of the Roman Agora, alongside Thessaloniki’s mayor and officials from the public company Anaplasis SA, which is overseeing the project. An international architectural competition will be launched in early December to determine the final design.
According to Anaplasis CEO Chronis Akritidis, the project envisions the creation of “upgraded paths through natural planning”—including the redesign of areas around monuments, new pedestrian routes, improved sidewalks, green corridors, and multi-sensory signage to enhance accessibility and visitor experience.
The proposed route will link 20 key landmarks, among them the Ancient Agora, Rotunda, White Tower, Alaca Imaret Mosque, Church of Aghios Dimitrios, Acheiropiitos, and the Evangelistria cemeteries. Designers will also be able to integrate any of 26 additional monuments into their proposals.
Minister Mendoni emphasized that the linking project builds on a broader €100-million program already underway to protect, restore, and showcase Thessaloniki’s archaeological heritage—funded primarily through the NSRF for Central Macedonia and the Recovery Fund. These works are expected to be completed by spring 2027, paving the way for Thessaloniki to present a unified cultural experience reflecting its rich, multicultural past.
(Source: Amna)
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