• 5-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
• Explore fine setting of gardens palms and pine trees
• See most impressive Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki
• Explore oldest churches in the city of Thessalonica
• Visit Terkenlis and Byzantium pastry shop
• Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime

Visit the largest and most famous Hagia Sophia or Agia Sophia Church in Thessaloniki. Admire the beautiful mosaics, some of which are dated back to the 9th or 10th centuries. Marvel at the Sophia Square, one of the most important squares in Thessaloniki.

Hagia Sophia or Agia Sophia church enjoys a great reputation in Thessaloniki due to its historic and artistic relevance. Although the exterior of the church is not so impressive, but it has a well-maintained garden with palm and pine trees that attract most of the visitors. The east side of the church reflects typical Byzantine church-like look while the west façade is plain, flat and square. As you entered the interior of the church, you will get to see the impressive mosaics. Some of the Agia Sophia’s original mosaics, especially those on the dome date from the 9th or 10th centuries, and depict the Ascension, with Christ seated on a rainbow throne occupy the central medallion. You can also see Virgin Mary flanked by angels and the Apostles divided by trees. The apse mosaics include a Virgin enthroned and monograms of Constantine VI and Empress Irene. Some of the mosaics belong to the Iconoclastic period when figural representations were prohibited in religious art, and date back to 785-97. Admire the 11th-century frescoes on the west wall. To the northwest outside the church is the Agia Sophia Square, one of the most important squares in Thessaloniki.