VISIT ΤΗΕ HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL MOΝUMENTS OF THESSALONIKI WITH OASTHs"CULTURAL" ROUTE No 50
On September 1st, 2009, OASTH launched a special “Cultural Route” (Bus No 50). The bus departs from the White Tower (in front of the Royal Theatre) and during a tour of approximately one hour, it provides passengers with projected images and audio material (in Greek and English), as well as information leaflets (also in Greek and English), acquaintance to make the rich historical and cultural heritage of Thessaloniki more accessible to its citizens and visitors.
The specially equipped bus, as it can be seen on the photo above, is appropriately decorated on the outside to be easily recognised, Route attendants distribute informational leaflets and offer additional information to provide passengers with the best services possible.
Thessaloniki on the go!
Welcome to the “Cultural Route” of Urban Public Transport of Thessaloniki (OASTh).
The “Route to the History of Thessaloniki” stops very close to many of the historical monuments, that have built up the city’s history through the ages, from ancient, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times until today.
- Informations about Line No 50
- Point of departure: The White Tower (in front of the Royal Theatre) (map)
- Use Optimal Route application to find your way to the point of departure
- Service for people with visual impairments via Braille printed material
Cultural Route tickets may be purchased from Cultural Route attendants, on board the No 50 and from the Ticket Outlets.
- Unlimited travel cards (regular or discount) as well as free travel passes(for the disabled) are also valid in Line No 50
- Children under six (6) years old travel free, provided they are accompanied by an adult.
(There may be modifications to the route due to construction or emergency traffic regulations)
Route and StopsLine 50
White Tower (Start)
1 of 151st Stop: Museums
2 of 152nd Stop: Palace of Galerius – Esperos
3 of 153rd Stop: Church of Agia Sofia
4 of 154th Stop: Aristotelous Square
5 of 155th Stop: Diikitirio
6 of 156th Stop: Church of Agios Dimitrios
7 of 157th Stop: Koule Kafe
8 of 158th Stop: Taxiarchon
9 of 159th Stop: Ano Poli (Upper Town) – Keladis
10 of 1510th Stop: Trigonio Tower – Agioi Anargyroi
11 of 1511th Stop: Moni Vlatadon – Platanos
12 of 1512th Stop: Pasha Gardens – Agios Pavlos
13 of 1513th Stop: Eastern Walls – Hospital
14 of 1514th Stop: Rotonda – University
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