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21<script>self.__next_f.push([1,"lls or the parapets.\",\"Do not remove stones, bricks, plants or soil from the site.\",\"Do not light fires, barbecue or camp within the monument area.\",\"Do not leave graffiti, carve inscriptions or attach anything to the masonry.\",\"Do not fly a drone over an archaeological site without the authorisation required by Greek law.\",\"Do not use metal detectors or dig into the ground.\"],\"disclaimer\":\"The above is a general summary of the obligations arising from Greek legislation on the protection of antiquities (Law 3028/2002 on the Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage in General). For the current, legally binding text, consult the Hellenic Ministry of Culture or the Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki City.\"},\"sources\":{\"title\":\"References \u0026 Official Sources\",\"subtitle\":\"The official and heritage-institution sources on which this guide is based.\",\"items\":[{\"name\":\"Hellenic Ministry of Culture\",\"url\":\"https://www.culture.gov.gr/\",\"desc\":\"The competent authority for antiquities and monuments in Greece; issues regulations, permits and conservation policy.\"},{\"name\":\"Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki City\",\"url\":\"https://www.efapoth.gr/\",\"desc\":\"The local service of the Ministry of Culture directly responsible for the protection, study and management of the monument and the city walls.\"},{\"name\":\"National Archaeological Cadastre\",\"url\":\"https://www.arxaiologikoktimatologio.gov.gr/\",\"desc\":\"Official national GIS register of archaeological sites and of monument protection boundaries.\"},{\"name\":\"UNESCO World Heritage Centre\",\"url\":\"https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/456/\",\"desc\":\"Official entry for Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988.\"},{\"name\":\"Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO)\",\"url\":\"https://www.visitgreece.gr/\",\"desc\":\"The official national tourism authority of the Hellenic Republic.\"},{\"name\":\"Region of Central Macedonia\",\"url\":\"https://visit-centralmacedonia.gr/\",\"desc\":\"Official regional tourism portal of Central Macedonia.\"},{\"name\":\"Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation\",\"url\":\"https://thessaloniki.travel/\",\"desc\":\"Official city tourism organisation of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.\"}],\"disclaimer\":\"This site is an independent, non-commercial educational project and is not affiliated with any of the organisations listed above. Content is compiled from publicly available official sources; please verify access and opening arrangements with the competent authority before travelling.\"},\"heritage\":{\"title\":\"The UNESCO World Heritage Property\",\"subtitle\":\"The 15 component monuments inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988.\",\"belongsTo\":\"Trigonion Tower forms part of component No. 1 — the city walls, some 4 km of which survive, including the Heptapyrgion fortress.\",\"items\":[{\"name\":\"City walls (c. 4 km), including the Heptapyrgion fortress\"},{\"name\":\"Rotunda (Church of Agios Georgios)\"},{\"name\":\"Church of the Acheiropoietos\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Agios Demetrios\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Hagia Sophia\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Panagia Chalkeon\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Agios Nikolaos Orphanos\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Agios Panteleimon\"},{\"name\":\"Church of the Holy Apostles\"},{\"name\":\"Church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Agia Aikaterini\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Profitis Ilias\"},{\"name\":\"Vlatadon Monastery\"},{\"name\":\"Byzantine Bath of the Upper Town\"},{\"name\":\"Church of Hosios David (Latomou Monastery)\"}],\"disclaimer\":\"Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, property No. 456 (Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki), inscribed in 1988 under criteria (i), (ii) and (iv); property area 5.327 hectares.\"},\"footer\":{\"brandName\":\"Trigonion Tower\",\"brandSubtitle\":\"Historical Monument · Greece\",\"rights\":\"© 2026 Independent Tourism Research Project · All Rights Reserved.\",\"privacy\":\"Privacy Policy\",\"terms\":\"Terms of Service\",\"cookies\":\"Cookie Settings\",\"officialResourcesTitle\":\"Official Resources \u0026 Information\",\"contactTitle\":\"Contact \u0026 Location\",\"viewMap\":\"View on map\",\"officialLinks\":{\"gnto\":\"Greek National Tourism Organization (G"])</script>
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