# Rotunda and Arch of Galerius

> Two monuments from the early fourth century: the Arch of Galerius, about two-thirds preserved, and the Rotunda, a 24.5-metre-wide round building later used…

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Two monuments from the early fourth century: the Arch of Galerius, about two-thirds preserved, and the Rotunda, a 24.5-metre-wide round building later used as a church and a mosque. Both are UNESCO-listed and stand close together on Egnatia Street.

- **Nearest town:** Thessaloniki, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 40.6333, 22.9527

## 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

- [White Tower of Thessaloniki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/white-tower-thessaloniki/) – 1 km
- [Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ano-poli/) – 1 km
- [Pella](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-pella/) – 39 km
- [Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-vergina/) – 56 km

## FAQs

### Where is Rotunda and Arch of Galerius?

Rotunda and Arch of Galerius is in Thessaloniki, Greece, at GPS 40.6333, 22.9527. It is about 70 km from Litochoro.

### Can you camp near Rotunda and Arch of Galerius?

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 Rotunda and Arch of Galerius?

Rotunda and Arch of Galerius is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia.

### What is there to see near Rotunda and Arch of Galerius?

Places worth a stop nearby: White Tower of Thessaloniki (1 km), Ano Poli (Upper Town) of Thessaloniki (1 km), Pella (39 km) and Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) (56 km).

### When is the best time to visit Rotunda and Arch of Galerius?

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)