Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos

The most beautiful (medieval) church in Thessaloniki. Frescos are beautiful, very vivid. Stunning all around. And courtyard around is nice place to relax. Surprise is that it was founded by Serbian king 🇷🇸.

Beautiful church hidden at the top of a hill in the old town of Thessaloniki. Full of wonderful paintings, frescoes and icons it sits in a lovely walled garden (with wild tortoises living in it!) We visited for a wedding and it was amazing to see this brilliant old building full of people - definitely worth a visit.

A small hiden gem. Don't miss it, Byzantine wall.painting at its best. Pitoresque garden and a feeling of the old city before rebuilding almost everything in the second half of the 20th century.

I really recommend visiting if you are in Ano Poli Just be sure to visit between 10am and 1pm and on specific days (Monday, Thursday)

An Oasis in the city; we were so lucky to watch and talk with amazing Greeks singing in the garden.

Full activity outside the church but quiet and peaceful inside. The frescoes depicting Saint Nicholas life are beautiful! Even the wedding of Kanaan is to be seen!

A whole set of turtles welcome you in the church παράδεισο. You can restore here on the benches beneath the trees populated by children, fiancés and artists painting their works or directly procede to visit the frescoes of the naos and of the nartex, masterly depicted. A really gentle guardian is in charge here. Nomen omen😇

A place with an indescribable atmosphere. One of the most beautiful churches in Thessaloniki.