Inside the Church of the Acheiropoietos, the stillness of the ancient space is interrupted only by the noise of modern Thessaloniki seeping in from the outside. The distant sounds of traffic and city life mingle with the sounds of church workers moving about, their presence adding to the living energy of the space.

This recording invites us to feel the pulse of life within the church, where the present's everyday activity becomes part of its ongoing story.

UNESCO listing: Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika

Recorded by Serge Bulat

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage