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RotundavsArch of Galerius
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rotunda scores slightly better than Arch of Galerius. Rotunda scores 83 with accolades from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Rotunda
Fodor's
Frommer's Frommer's
Vasou 1, Thessaloniki 54635, Greece
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Fodor's "Also known as Ayios Giorgios, this brickwork edifice has become a layered monument to the city's rich history." Full review
Frommer's "Some say that Galerius built this massive brick-and-stone structure as his immodest mausoleum, while others think he intended it to be a temple, perhaps of Zeus." Full review
Frommer's "Artisans and archaeologists worked with literally millions of tesserae, or tiles, to restore the mosaics...curly-haired saints and martyrs (and martyred saints) in the mosaics that cover the walls." Full review
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Try to visit on a Wednesday, when the neighborhood street market stretches for blocks around, and ask about special exhibits or concerts.
Arch of Galerius Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Thessaloniki, Greece
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Frommer's "This hefty monument built by Galerius around A.D. 305 to celebrate a victory over the Persians." Full review
Fodor's "The imposing kamára (arch) is one of a number of monuments built by Galerius around AD 305." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Arch of Galerius (AD 303) celebrates a victory over the Persians with carved, lunging soldiers. It's south of the Rotunda of Galerius on Egnatia." Full review
Afar Magazine "This arch was actually part of a larger, long structure that lead to an ancient church known as the Rotunda of Galerius." Full review
Frommer's "Hefty monument built by Galerius around A.D. 305 to celebrate a victory over the Persians. Originally, the arch was even larger: Almost half -- another entire arch -- is missing." Full review
