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Review:
Built in the 5th century and dedicated to the city's patron saint, the Church of Agios Demetrios is a stunning temple with a large underground crypt that houses the body of the Roman soldier Demetrios, who was killed on the site by the orders of Emperor Galerius.
Visitors are welcome to go down into the catacombs, where they can see the saint's tomb and browse a few small exhibits explaining the site's historical importance. Much of the church's interior was damaged by a fire in 1917, but a handful of colorful 8th-century mosaics can still be seen around the altar.
Agiou Dimitriou, Thessaloniki 546 33, Greece, Phone: +30-23-10-27-00-08
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