Agia Sofia (Saint Sophia - Αγία Σοφία)

Saint Sophia (Hagia Sofia) is a large Basilica (with a dome), reminiscent of the Saint Sophia in Instanbul. It was built on the ruins of an earlier gigantic Basilica, which was destroyed in the 6th century A.D.

The building started in the 7th century A.D., with many additions and modifications through the years. Saint Sophia used to be Thessaloniki's metropolis and cathedral during the years.

The church has been modified to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire and was damaged from a fire in 1890. It was re-opened in 1913.

Some impressive tilled pictures and decorations from 8th, 9th and 11th century have been preserved.