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Kamara in Thessaloniki

Things to Do in Kamara, Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki's student crossroads around the Arch of Galerius, where Egnatia Street slices through the late Roman palace complex. The Rotunda rises just uphill, while cheap cafés, record shops, and late-night food counters fill the surrounding lanes, making 4th-century imperial ruins part of the city's daily commute.

Thessaloniki's student crossroads around the Arch of Galerius, where Egnatia Street slices through the late Roman palace complex. The Rotunda rises just uphill, while cheap cafés, record shops, and late-night food counters fill the surrounding lanes, making 4th-century imperial ruins part of the city's daily commute.

  • Arch of GaleriusArch of GaleriusArchaeological Site
  • RotundaRotundaHistoric Church
  • Saint DemetriosSaint DemetriosFamous Orthodox Church
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Top things to do in Kamara

  • Arch of Galerius in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Arch of Galerius

    4.7 · 16.7k
    Archaeological Site

    Iconic monument dedicated in 303 CE featuring relief scenes of Galerius' victory over the Persians.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Rotunda in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Rotunda

    4.6 · 6.6k
    Historic Church

    Circular building built as a house of worship by Romans in the early 300s & known for its mosaics.

    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Saint Demetrios in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Saint Demetrios

    4.9 · 11.8k
    Famous Orthodox Church

    This church is built upon the site of an ancient Roman bath house & contains Saint Demetrius' body.

    Every day
    6 AM – 10 PM
  • Atatürk House in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Atatürk House

    4.7 · 12.9k
    History Museum

    Modest home & birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, offering tours.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Old Books Karamouzas in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Old Books Karamouzas

    5.0 · 638
    Bookstore
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Thessaloniki Brothel in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki Brothel

    Historic Landmark

    A two thousand year old brothel uncovered in Northern Greece.

    Map

Where to eat & drink in Kamara

  • Pites tis Polis in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Pites tis Polis

    4.9 · 2.8k
    Turkish· €5–10
    Mon
    9 AM – 10:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 11 PM
    BookMap
  • shed in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    shed

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Coffee Shop· €1–5
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Στάφυλος Γη in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Στάφυλος Γη

    4.8 · 2.4k
    Greek· €15–25

    A Greek tavern and meat restaurant in Thessaloniki known for its fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and various choices including T-bone steak, octopus, and lamb.

    Mon–Thu
    12:30 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    12:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12:30 PM – 1 AM
  • Η μικρή Φρίντα Κοιν.Σ.Επ. (La nina Frida) in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Η μικρή Φρίντα Κοιν.Σ.Επ. (La nina Frida)

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Coffee Shop· €1–5

    Beautiful little coffee shop, with nice people and good dessert choices and other snacks.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • IQ Stores Μελενίκου in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    IQ Stores Μελενίκου

    5.0 · 258
    Coffee Shop· €1–5
    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM
    Map
  • Pass The Smashed in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Pass The Smashed

    5.0 · 785
    Burgers· €5–10
    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Sortie Specialty Coffee Shop in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Sortie Specialty Coffee Shop

    4.9 · 407
    Coffee Shop· €1–5

    A specialty coffee shop in Thessaloniki serving high-quality coffee and freshly roasted coffee beans.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • ISLI Πορφυρίδης in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    ISLI Πορφυρίδης

    4.8 · 488
    Coffee Shop· €1–5
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Aigli Geni Hamam in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Aigli Geni Hamam

    4.5 · 2.0k
    Bar· €15-20
  • Tarantoúla in Kamara, Thessaloniki

    Tarantoúla

    4.8 · 971
    Vegan· €5–10
    Mon
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 2 AM

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Map of Kamara with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Arch of Galerius
  2. 2Rotunda
  3. 3Saint Demetrios
  4. 4Atatürk House
  5. 5Old Books Karamouzas
  6. 6Pites tis Polis
  7. 7Thessaloniki Brothel
  8. 8shed
  9. 9Στάφυλος Γη
  10. 10Η μικρή Φρίντα Κοιν.Σ.Επ. (La nina Frida)

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