WHITE TOWER

The white tower is the most famous landmark of Thessalonica and the symbol of the city because of its location. The tower was built in the 15th century to replace on alder. Byzantine fortification and it was later reconstructed by the ottoman empire. It was a fortress strengthening the defense of the city but it was also used as garrison and a prison . Because countless victims were tortured and executed there the tower arquired the name ‘’tower of blood’’or ‘’red tower’’ it was  surrounded by long walls [achemise] to support the heavy guns . The white tower is open to the public. You can climb to the top and admire the wonderful view. Within the white tower there is a very special  museum . It depicts the life of the city formerly up to today . The white tower is locatedon the water frout of the city on nikis avenue and from there you can visit more importand sights and monuments