The northwestern part of Thessaloniki’s Ano Poli, located above the Administrative Center (Ministry of Macedonia–Thrace), is still known by its Turkish name “Tsinari,” derived from the word çinarli, meaning “plane tree.”

 

This district, untouched by the great fire of 1917, preserves its authentic urban layout with narrow cobbled streets and many dead-ends. During the Ottoman era, like the entire Ano Poli, it was home to the Muslim community and the Dönmeh, i.e., Islamized Jews. After the population exchange of 1923, it was mainly inhabited by urban refugee families from Asia Minor.

 

Main streets in the neighborhood include Klious, Alexandra Papadopoulou, and Dimitriou Poliorkitou. At its center stood the madrasa (school) and the mosque. The houses here showcase traditional Macedonian architecture with neoclassical elements: symmetrical facades, many wooden constructions with projecting “sachnisi” (bay windows), and two-story buildings with semi-basements.

 

Particularly interesting are buildings like the one at the corner of Dimitriou Poliorkitou and Alexandra Papadopoulou streets, which features a double “sachnisi,” and the house at No. 37 on the same street, now home to the National Center for Maps and Cartographic Heritage after its restoration.

 

Staying at our apartments in Tsinari Thessaloniki offers immediate access to:

 

• Traditional taverns and cafés with authentic flavors

• Cultural landmarks of Ano Poli

• Public transportation and key points of interest

• A safe, quiet neighborhood for a relaxing stay

 

Ideal for:

 

• Couples and travelers seeking traditional houses for rent in Thessaloniki

• Visitors wishing to explore Byzantine heritage and local culture

• Tourists wanting to stay close to Thessaloniki’s Castles and historic center