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The White Tower
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| The White Tower is a defensive structure dated to the 15th century. Later, it was used as a guard`s quarters by the Janissaries and as a prison for those who were convicted to death. It was built on the place where an older, Byzantine tower once stood. This Byzantine tower connected the east wall of the fortification of Thessalonike with the sea wall, which was demolished in1866. The museum in the White Tower contains various collections of sculptures, frescoes, fragments of mosaic floors and wall mosaics, icons, coins, inscriptions, pottery, glass and metal items. |
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Find out the most noteworthy details about the White Tower. |
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Read the most important facts about the White Tower. |
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Visit White Tower official website and find out significant data on its exhibitions and upcoming events. |
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