Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki – Snap Audio Guide

Discover the many faces of Thessaloniki through the Museum of Byzantine Culture and beyond — a curated journey through centuries of art, life and city-living. In this guide you’ll get a rich taste of history, culture, and the vibrant spirit of one of Greece’s most layered cities.

What awaits you inside and around Thessaloniki:

• A deep collection of Byzantine and post-Byzantine treasures — mosaics, icons, everyday objects and archaeological finds that illustrate over a millennium of faith, artistry and daily life.
• Insight into the city’s evolution — from Roman and Byzantine roots to Ottoman and modern layers — through monuments, streets and waterfront, linking past and present.
• Practical pathways to blend museum time with urban discovery: strolls through historic churches, walks along the sea, visits to other museums and cultural spots.
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace — whether you have only a couple of hours for a quick visit, or a full day to dive into history, architecture, and modern city life.

Let this audio guide be your companion — a bridge between silent galleries and lively streets, ancient stones and contemporary rhythm.

Cinematic Trailler

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine — golden icons glowing under dim candlelight, mosaic floors of basilicas long fallen to ruins, coins clinking softly in merchants’ pouches, the hush of centuries in a simple wooden icon…

Now open your eyes: this is today’s Thessaloniki — a city where past and present walk side by side. Join us on a journey through time, art and everyday life. Explore the Museum of Byzantine Culture, wander down ancient lanes, breathe the sea air, and let the stones speak.

Welcome to the story of Thessaloniki.