What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Dusk lighting and nearby cafés create a romantic stop and easy date stroll, though the monument needs only 15 min and offers no seating, so plan extra nearby activities.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to study the reliefs, explore the nearby Rotunda, enjoy a café stop and catch sunset lighting.
Golden-hour photography at the Arch:
Position yourselves at the corner of Egnatia and Gounari streets.
Tip: Arrive around 18:00 to capture warm light on the carved battle scenes.
Stroll Navarinou Square:
Walk the pedestrian plaza in front of Galerius’s palace ruins.
Tip: Pause on the low stone walls to admire exposed foundations and people-watch.
Try crepes at Navarino Creperie:
Sip coffee and share a sweet or savory crepe.
Tip: Budget about €5 per person and ask for a table with palace-ruin views.
Join a free walking tour:
Meet local guides at the Arch for a 2-hour history walk.
Tip: Tip €5–€10 per couple and wear comfortable shoes for cobbled lanes.
Visit the Rotunda of Galerius:
Explore early Christian mosaics under its high dome.
Tip: Buy two €6 tickets in advance to skip the small entrance line.

Esanuclaudio
The Arch of Galerius, locally known as Kamara, is one of Thessaloniki’s most iconic Roman landmarks. Built between 298 and 303 AD to celebrate Emperor Galerius’ victory over the Persians, it was originally part of a monumental complex connecting the Rotunda to the imperial palace along the Via Egnatia. Today, only three of the original eight pillars remain, but the arch still impresses with intric...
Tim P
Like much of Thessaloniki's history, it's hard to fully appreciate the Arch of Galerius as it has been absorbed into the urban sprawl. Its richly detailed reliefs, depicting the victories of Roman Emperor Galerius over the Persians, are now home to pigeons.
Son Livan
The Arch of Galerius is definitely a must visit if you came up until Rotonda as they are part of the same complex! It depicts the victory of Rome against the Sassanids and it was made for emperor Galerius just like the mausoleum! Great place for pictures and to take in one of the most important Roman monuments of Thessaloniki!
Heather R.
Not sure where the 5euro is coming into play since it's open to the public within 500feet of the Rotunda and there is nothing to "go in" or "climb up". Just a nice walk through arches that depict a battle scenes. The ones on the inner parts of the arches are more preserved. The outter scenes are almost gone, in one scene you can only make out the raised outline of a figure. I would make this a MUS...
A.L. Harris
This is one of Thessaloniki’s most famous Roman monuments and a key historic landmark in northern Greece. Located in the central part of the city, its walking distance from the port. The original arch had 8 pillars today there are 3. The detail carved into the marble commemorates Galerius’s victory over the Persians in 298 AD. Quite a site to see. Free to view.
In summer, visit after 17:00 to avoid midday heat and see the arch lit at dusk. In spring and autumn, expect mild light in the late afternoon. Winter afternoons cast dramatic shadows on the reliefs but bring cooler winds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Arch of Galerius viewing | EUR 0 |
| Rotunda entry for two | EUR 12 |
| Coffee and crepes for two | EUR 10 |
| Walking-tour tip | EUR 7 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 29 |
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