📷 Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis on UnsplashAno Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
The hillside upper town, the only district of Thessaloniki to survive the 1917 fire, with narrow winding streets, Byzantine walls and the Heptapyrgion fortress. Come towards sunset for views over the city and the sea, and explore on foot.
- Nearest town
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.6430, 22.9500
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- AlexportMotorhome stopover7 km from Ano Poli (Upper Town) of ThessalonikiMotorhomes
- Right carsMotorhome stopover14 km from Ano Poli (Upper Town) of ThessalonikiMotorhomes
- A&A Camper Parking ThessalonikiMotorhome stopover16 km from Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- A&A Camper ParkingMotorhome stopover17 km from Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Motorhome stopover · ThessalonikiMotorhome stopover22 km from Ano Poli (Upper Town) of ThessalonikiMotorhomes
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki?
Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki is in Thessaloniki, Greece, at GPS 40.6430, 22.9500. It is about 71 km from Litochoro.
Can you camp near Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Alexport, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki?
Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia.
What is there to see near Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rotunda and Arch of Galerius (1 km), White Tower of Thessaloniki (2 km), Pella (38 km) and Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)