What I can see

Under the elevated bridge of 3 Septemvriou St. lies an early Christian cemetery, which is open to the public. The coexistence of the past of the city with the needs of the present is worth noting. To date, 58 graves have been excavated and are developed around a cruciform martyrdom (space with four arches, dedicated to the martyrs) dedicated to Alexander of Pydna, who martyred during the reign of Emperor Maximian. On the north side, we find the eastern part of a three-aisled basilica. The rest of the church is located under the TIF venues. Of particular interest is the Sanctuary, which features painted walls and a wide corridor with marble elements on the floor and painted walls.

What I can't see

Probably martyrs were worshipped in this basilica, and it was dedicated to Saint Anyssia, who martyred in Thessaloniki in the Roman period. Under the area of the holy table, a small marble coffer, a silver reliquary and a coin treasure were found (380- 450 AD).

Info

• Address: 3is Septemvriou & Tsimiski St.

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