What I can see

In Agios Pavlos district, next to the Gardens of Pasha, the large church of Agios Pavlos stands out. The old smaller church of the same Saint (Paul) is inside the same estate. It was built in honour of the Apostle Paul, who is considered the founder of the Church of Thessaloniki. The reconstructed surrounding space is full of paved paths and here is the “Olive grove of Macedonian Poets and Writers”, where cultural events take place. Rather exceptional, however, is the balcony of the large church, which offers an impressive view of the city and Thermaic Gulf, Mount Olympus and the sunset.

What I can't see

The small church was designed by Xenophon Paionidis. According to tradition, when Apostle Paul was persecuted by the Thessalonians, he had found refuge at this point. He entered the small cave below and was cooled by the spring, which today is considered his “Ηoly Water”.

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• Address: Ochi Av.

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