# Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki

> The hillside upper town, the only district of Thessaloniki to survive the 1917 fire, with narrow winding streets, Byzantine walls and the Heptapyrgion…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ano-poli/

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

## 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.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-thessaloniki-thrace/)

## Nearby

- [Rotunda and Arch of Galerius](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-rotunda-thessaloniki/) – 1 km
- [White Tower of Thessaloniki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/white-tower-thessaloniki/) – 2 km
- [Pella](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-pella/) – 38 km
- [Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-vergina/) – 56 km

## 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)