Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki, Municipality of Thessaloniki, Greece 
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| Coordinates | 40°38′20″N 22°56′52″E / 40.638822°N 22.947858°E |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv)
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| Reference | 456 |
| Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
 Location of Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
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The city of Thessaloniki in Macedonia, Greece, for several centuries the second-most important city of the Byzantine Empire, played an important role for Christianity during the Middle Ages and was decorated by impressive buildings. In 1988, fifteen monuments of Thessaloniki were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos
Church of the Saviour, Thessaloniki
nave of the Hagios Demetrios
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