Rotunda
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caspardel
Faversham, UK142 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
An amazing church/building with interesting mosaics in the roof. The building warrants a visit but the information on the building is a little limited and may not warrant the 6 euro fee. This is relevant in both Greek and English.
A cool retreat from the sun on a hot day. The dome provides amazing acoustics. I feel a visit for live music would bring this very old building to life.
A cool retreat from the sun on a hot day. The dome provides amazing acoustics. I feel a visit for live music would bring this very old building to life.
Written 5 August 2020
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HardbutFair187438
Almeria, Spain45 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Not knocking the historical and cultural/archetural siginficance of this site but we felt that on our unesco tour of the 15 listed places in this marvellous city this one was a little bit of a dissapointment considering it was 6 euros to enter and most of the other marvellous churches was free to enter. Apart from the mosaics which are outstanding the whole place felt really empty. Needs to be free, yes stand and marvel and move on. Other gems await this one sadly feels average. Sorry.
Written 5 May 2022
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Mary
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Sept 2024 • Couples
We have all historical sights expired and started at the Rotunda of Galerius. The interior is beautiful and there were only 2 other people present with us. The admission of 6€ per person was not worth it. The site was half cordoned off for repairs and small. There is a multimedia performance in an annexe. Inside is a digital table which contains a lot of information and detailed HD photos of the murals with explanations. A film of the story will be screened in Greek with English subtitles.
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Written 17 September 2024
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Paul DuBois
London, UK1,122 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Ancient site of worship but in a similar style of the Pantheon in Rome. This building has been many different sites of worship of the centuries. The minaret harks back to the time when it was a Muslim mosque. Best to buy a combined ticket to see the White Tower, Museum of the Byzantine Empire and the Archaeological Museum.
Written 15 October 2022
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SavoirVivre
Germany2,335 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Rotunda (Greek Ροτόντα Rotónda) of Galerius in Thessaloniki, later named Άγιος Γεώργιος after the opposite St. George's Chapel, is a domed structure from the Roman period that was built in connection with the Arch of Galerius. It is part of the World Heritage Site of Early Christian and Byzantine Buildings in Thessaloniki.
The round, domed monument has a height of 29.80 meters, a diameter of 24.50 meters and walls of 6.30 meters.
In November 2023, admission was 3 euros. Card payment possible.
The round, domed monument has a height of 29.80 meters, a diameter of 24.50 meters and walls of 6.30 meters.
In November 2023, admission was 3 euros. Card payment possible.
Written 13 November 2023
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RegloEquitable
Brussels, Belgium125 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Emblematic of Thessaloniki, although less visible in the photos of the city than the White Tower. Close to the Pantheon of Rome, the pediment less... but the minaret more. Unfortunately, most of the mosaics have disappeared, but what remains is evidence of their exceptional character. There is a great serenity (if not crowded).
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Written 19 September 2024
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smvNYC
New York City, NY363 contributions
June 2021
The Rotonda started as Roman temple, then became a church, then a mosque, then a church again and is now a museum. Its round shape and size draws comparison with Rome's Patheon. I found it even better, as the ceiling still has some stunning mosaics.
Written 31 July 2021
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Αρτς Στάντον
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Nov 2019 • Solo
The most beautiful remnant of one the city's most glorious periods. Great mosaics on the roof. Initially built as a pagan mausoleum, it was converted to a Christian temple few decades after. If I recall correctly, that is. It also served as an Islamic mosque under the Ottomans. Its minaret is the only standing minaret in the city.
Written 6 January 2020
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Diana B
Iasi, Romania1,817 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The church Rotonda (Ροτόντα) bears its name to the round shape. It was built by Galerius in the 4th century, and it is the oldest church in Greece. It also has a tower from the times when it was used as a mosque. Diameter 24.5 m, wall thickness over 6 m. It is worth visiting, and it is located nearby other tourist attractions.
Written 28 November 2023
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Aethelred
Cambridge, MA1,344 contributions
July 2022
This seems like a nice place and so I wanted to visit - official websites, Google maps etc told me it was open, and during main vacation time, one would also intuitively assume it is. But the Rotunda wasn't - it was just locked and deserted (Sunday late morning too!), so one could just walk around. That was kind of a bummer but still nice.
Written 11 August 2022
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