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Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos vs White Tower of Thessaloniki
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, White Tower of Thessaloniki is the choice of most writers compared to Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos. White Tower of Thessaloniki has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 6 sources like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
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Odos Ayias Sofia, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Fodor's
"An early example of the basilica form, the church has marvelous arcades, monolithic columns topped by elaborate capitals, and exquisite period mosaics of birds and flowers."
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Frommer's
"This 5th-century basilica is the only church from Thessaloniki's early Christian days to have survived pretty much intact."
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"This 5th-century basilica is the only church from Thessaloniki's early Christian days to have survived pretty much intact...the church now sits well below the level of today's roads."
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White Tower of Thessaloniki
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Odos Nikis and Odos Pavlou Mela, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Fodor's
"The city's most famous landmark, and a symbol of Macedonia."
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Rooftop setting provides sweeping vistas of the city.
Frommer's
"What Big Ben is to London, and the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, the 16th-century White Tower is to Thessaloniki."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Originally incorporated in the ramparts, the White Tower was the main defensive element on the seafront."
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Afar Magazine
"It's the city's towering emblem -- an iconic symbol printed on tourist mugs, t-shirts, and more."
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Afar Magazine
"The White Tower, a 15th-century fortress and former prison, is the atmospheric setting for an interactive history of Thessaloníki."
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