The Government House of Thessaloniki. Image from wikipedia.org (accessed 2/9/2026).
Standing as a testament to two millennia of unbroken power, the Government House of Thessaloniki—locally known as the Konak—is a structural palimpsest of the Mediterranean's greatest empires. While the current neoclassical structure was designed by Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli in 1891, the ground beneath it has served as the heartbeat of authority since the Hellenistic era. From its roots as a luxurious Roman residence to its role as the Ottoman seat of administration, and finally its modern evolution into the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace, this site offers a rare continuity of place that mirrors the turbulent history of the region.
To see it yourself and learn more, watch the video below.
Experience Greece with Bible Land Explorer
We aim to be back in Thessaloniki twice in 2026.
Land Tour of Biblical Greece, October 10 - 21, 2026. See the travel brochure here for details.
Mediterranean Cruise, Oct 22-Nov 3, 2026. See the website here for details.
Seats are available on both excursions. Experience the place where faith begins!