Fortification · Ottoman (15th c.)

Trigonion Tower

Mis à jour 2026Vérifié à piedNortheastern corner of the upper walls

A massive cylindrical artillery tower at the corner of the city walls — built by the Ottomans late in the 15th century to mount cannon after their conquest, and known in Ottoman times as the Chain Tower. The Trigonion is the classic viewpoint over Thessaloniki's rooftops and the sweep of the Thermaic Gulf.

The round Trigonion Tower on the ramparts above Thessaloniki — Trigonion Tower · Ottoman (15th c.)

Période

Ottoman (15th c.)

Emplacement

Ano Poli, ~20 min uphill

Entrée

Free (exterior viewpoint)

Horaires

Always open

Temps Nécessaire

20–30 minutes

Note

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Histoire

Comment c'est né

Built in the late 15th century to mount cannon and strengthen the corner of the fortifications, it is also called the Chain Tower after the Turkish 'Zincirli Kule'.

Ce Que Vous Verrez

Lors d'une visite

The bulky round tower itself and, above all, the panorama — the most photographed view in the city, particularly at sunset.

Comment Visiter

On foot through Ano Poli; benches and cafés sit nearby.

Meilleur Moment

Sunset

Galerie

S'y Rendre

Emplacement

Ano Poli, ~20 min uphill · Northeastern corner of the upper walls

Itinéraire

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Bon à Savoir

It is the city's favourite sunset viewpoint, with the gulf and rooftops spread out below and cafés a few steps away.

A massive cylindrical artillery tower at the northeastern corner of the Byzantine city walls, built by the Ottomans late in the 15th century to mount cannon after their 1430 conquest — known in Ottoman times as the Chain Tower. It forms part of the walls that are among the city's UNESCO-listed monuments, at the top of Ano Poli.

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