Navarinou Square

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Navarinou Square with the remains of the palace of Galerius in the font.
View of the remains of Galerius palace.

Navarinou Square (Greek: Πλατεία Ναβαρίνου) is a square in the city of Thessaloniki in Greece.

History

The square dates back to the Roman period of the city, with the ruins of the palace of Galerius located within it. The square is also the site of Massacre of Thessalonica which took place during the reign of Theodosius I.

Today it is a popular meeting place, mainly amongst the student population of the city.

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