
Thessaloniki
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About Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Holding the reins of the cultural capital of Greece, Thessaloniki is the second largest city of the country. Roman monuments, Ottoman and Byzantine buildings magnetize travelers who want to discover the history of Thessaloniki. A vibrant city that has to offer a wide spectrum of choices - from the cultural museum and the ancient monuments to the modern architecture and the vibrant nightlife, Thessaloniki has it all!
Top Things to Do
Visit the White Tower, the emblem of the city, that was constructed from Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and was an important fortification defecnse during WWI and WWII
Stroll on the waterfront of the city towards Niki Avenue to admire the Thermaic Gulf
Pay your respects to the Church of Agios Dimitrios, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, that has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites list as well as the Church of Hagia Sophia, modeled after the namesake church in Constantinople,
Taste the local delicacy, ‘bougatsa’, a phyllo pastry with cream, chocolate or cheese Wander around Laladika district and enjoy a coffee or a dinner in one of the best neighborhoods to hang out in the evening - one of the top places of Thessaloniki! Not to be missed
Visit the museums of Thessaloniki: of the most important are the Archaeological Museum, the Thessaloniki History Centre, the Jewish Museum, the Thessaloniki Olympic Museum and the State Museum of Contemporary Art
Explore Aristotelous Square and have a coffee in one of the shops
Discover the Roman Agora, one of the most important archaeological sites of Thessaloniki that served as the administrative, social and religious centre of political and public life in Thessaloniki
Discover Ano Poli, the old town of Thessaloniki, which is considered to be the most beautiful part of the city - Ano Poli is the only part that survived from the Great Fire of 1917 - it is also a great sunset spot with panoramic views
Visit the Arch of Galerius, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, an exquisite monument of Roman architecture that was constructed to commemorate the victory of Galerius against the Persians between 298 and 305 AD