Wall mosaic from Acheiropoietos Church: A particularly important art form in the Byzantine Empire is mosaics. In the museum, you” ll have the opportunity to admire an exceptionally rare fragment of a mosaic dating back to 470 AD that adorned the oldest functioning Byzantine church in Thessaloniki, the Basilica of Panagia Acheiropoietos. Double-sided icon of the Virgin: On one side, Panagia Glykophilousa is presented, holding in her arms and kissing the little Christ. But what about the other side of the icon? Are you aware of the mimes in the Byzantine era? Well, listening to our stories you shall find out everything about the unique and peculiar story of the mime. The Tomb of Eustorgios: During the 3rd and 4th centuries Christianity began to spread to its upper affluent social classes. As a result, an abundance of tombs decorated with funerary displays has been preserved. Who is presented on the frescoes of this tomb? Who was Eustorgios? All the answers can be found in our stories.