It's a very old and small monastery, in the upper part of the city of Thessaloniki, just by the big Door of the Walls of the city. It's the place that St Paul visited when he came to Thessaloniki to teach in the first centuries after Christ. More

The Vlatadon Monastery is the only Byzantine monastery still functioning in Thessaloniki. The monastery was founded between 1351-1371 by Dorotheos Vlatis, a disciple of Grigorios Palamas, one of the city’s most spiritual figures. The monastery was also known as the Tsaous Monastir during the years of Turkish rule, a name that is still heard. The privileged position of the monastery... More

Easily found from the Cultural bus circuit and well worth a visit, even on a freezing, snowy day in February, exhibitions closed but fascinating site and history and friendly people. Great views. Well worthy of a visit. More

Have been there for a wedding. Really nice church, with a great view over Thessaloniki. Great story, in an old neighbourhood of Thessaloniki More

Vlatadon Monastery, as the correct name of the monastery is (and not Vlatodon), is a beautiful Byzantine monastery, with wonderful exhibitions. Situated close to the Acropolis of the castles of the city, therefore it gives the opportunity to the visitor, to combine a visit both inside the monastery and the Tower or Trigionion (Byzantine Castles of the city). A very... More