Heptapyrgion and Trigonion Tower

About the museum

The Heptapyrgion, also known by its Ottoman name Yedi Kule, lies at the north-eastern end of the walls of Thessaloniki. In 1890 it was converted into a penal institution and held prisoners until 1989, when it passed to the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture. Today it is open to visitors and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Trigonion Tower dominates the upper neighbourhoods of modern Thessaloniki and rivals the battlements of the White Tower in grandeur. It was the last refuge of the Byzantine fortification of the city and, after the Ottoman conquest, was used as an arsenal and an artillery battery.

The White Tower, the Vardar Tower and the central tower of the Heptapyrgion, which belonged to the same defensive network of the city, were built in the same period.

Highlights

• Fortress at the north-eastern end of the walls of Thessaloniki
• Former prison in operation until 1989
• Trigonion Tower, the last refuge of the Byzantine fortification
• Monument on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Πόλης Θεσσαλονίκης

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and each first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From Aristotelous Square the site is about 45 minutes on foot and 15 minutes by car.

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