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March 30, 2006
Changes in Thessaloniki
When I first came to Thessaloniki in 1998, one of the things I was really impressed with was how there were Roman ruins being excavated right in the middle of the city, and one could sit on a bench and eat one's lunch while overlooking the Roman ruins.
Well, 8 years later, not only can you look at these Roman ruins, the excavation areas are now open to the public -- for free! Yes, I can now walk within the Roman agora, the palace of Galerius, and the Octagon.
Here is a picture taken right from the main square of the Roman agora with the amphitheatre in the background:
On the right, with the arches, is a covered pathway into the Roman agora. On the far left is a pedestrian street, and in between is the remains of commercial shops, which were in use until the 14th century or so:
This is part of the palace complex of Galrius, which I could stand right in!
Posted by Dean at March 30, 2006 4:55 AM
Comments
Hey Where's my postcard?
; ) AdvntrWst
Posted by: AdvntrWest at March 31, 2006 3:07 PM