Palace of Galerius
Ruined late-Roman imperial palace with basilica apse, heated halls and mosaics beside a lost hippodrome.
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This guide to the Palace of Galerius in Thessaloniki follows a Roman ruler who built his home and racetrack side by side at the turn of the fourth century, and a contest staged in the city's stadium. It brings in Lyaeus, a feared gladiator, Nestor, a young challenger, and Demetrius, a Christian prisoner held near the palace. Best heard standing above the basilica apse and the heated hall in Navarinou Square.
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