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Is a symbol of Greek sovereignty over Macedonia. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification which was mentioned around the 12th century and reconstructed by the Ottomans to fortify the city's harbour; it became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule. It was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
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La Torre Bianca di Salonicco e l'edificio piu famoso di Salonicco, localizzato sulla parte orientale della linea costiera. E' una torre-fortezza circolare, costruita nel 15 secolo come parte della fortificazione della citta. Durante l'occupazione ottomana, la Torra Bianca fu una prigione e luogo di tortura. Dopo la liberazione di Salonicco, all'inizio del XIX secolo, la torre fu tinta di bianco per purficarla dal sangue e per questo fu ribattezzata "Torre Bianca". Anche se la torre non e piu bianca, essa mantiene il proprio nome ed e considerata il simbolo della citta. 
   

Taken in: Ελλάδα / Central Macedonia / Thessaloniki (show map)

Taken on: July 12, 2012

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Greece

Grecia

Salonicco

white tower

Torre bianca

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Sets appears in: • Grecia 2012

Groups appears in: • The Other Village - (Post 1 Award 4)

Camera: Nikon D90, f/13.0, 1/640 sec, 14mm (=21mm), ISO 250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D90
Lens:	10.0-24.0 mm f/3.5-4.5
Aperture:	f/13.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	14mm (35mm equivalent: 21mm)
ISO:	250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
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