Museum of Macedonian Struggle
Proxenou Koromila 23, Thessaloniki, Greece
About the company:
The museum is located in Thessaloniki and was opened in 1981. The museum itself is located in a neoclassical building, built at the expense of patrons by the project of Ernst Ziller. The activity of this object is supervised by the Foundation Museum of Macedonian Wrestling.
Visitors can see weapons, uniforms and personal belongings of Macedonian wrestling leaders, as well as photographs and archival documents. Of interest are explanatory maps, books, newspapers of the late XIX and XX centuries. All exhibits are located in seven halls and are grouped according to historical moments: Macedonia before fighting, fighting in western Macedonia, consulates and organization of the city of Thessaloniki, fighting in central and eastern Macedonia, and events after the fighting ended.
In addition, tourists can see dioramas (scene from the struggle) located in the basement of the building and watch films related to the history of Macedonia. Tours and educational games are organized for everyone. It is also possible to rent photographic displays and videos for educational purposes.