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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into Thessaloniki

With its vibrant atmosphere, impressive attractions, historic culture, and bustling nightlife, Thessaloniki has it all.
As Greece's second-largest city, you'll be busy with plenty to see and do.
Every street corner contains centuries of history, numerous tourist attractions and exciting expedition opportunities.
Nobody rocks the waterfront like Thessaloniki, with its 12km long seafront promenade.
Long relaxing strolls are ideal for any time of day as you take in the stunning views of the city harbour.
Several golden beaches in and around Thessaloniki provide ideal conditions for water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, and sailing.
Traditional tavernas, gourmet restaurants, and bars serve family recipes and authentic Greek cuisine.
Make time to explore the cafes, side streets, and markets of Aristotelous Square, where you'll get a true sense of Thessaloniki in 2022.
Capital: Greek Macedonia
International Airport: Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Population: 813,000
Currency: Euro
Time: UTC/GMT +2 hours
Driving side: Right
Main Electricity: 230 V
Official Language: Greek
Religion: Greek Orthodox Church

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in Thessaloniki

Cosmopolitan Thessaloniki is a soulful city with a tangle of historical gems, hip bars, live music, and bustling harbourside cafés.
This vibrant port city with distinct neighbourhoods paints a different picture.
Spend your days hopping between independent boutiques and modern art galleries, stopping for streetside gyros.
The best part? It's only a short bus ride to some of Greece's best Blue Flag beaches.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit Thessaloniki

Do you want to know when the best time to visit Thessaloniki is?
Don't look any further! Due to the excellent all-year climate conditions, May-July is the best time to visit Thessaloniki, and it is unlikely to be at its busiest because it is not during the peak travel season.
In the summer, temperatures in Thessaloniki can reach 34°C (92°F).
In the winter, especially around January, temperatures can drop to -2°C (28°F) at night.
August is the ideal month to visit if you want to explore the sights during the day.
If you don't mind getting soaked, March has the most rain in a month, so visit in August instead.

WORTH A VISIT

The Best Places to Visit in Thessaloniki

Rotunda of Galerius

The Rotunda of Galerius is the most magnificent ancient monument in Thessaloniki.
It was part of the complex that also comprised the Galerius Palace and the Arch of Galerius. It was most likely intended to serve as the mausoleum of Roman Emperor Galerius.
In the late fourth century, Emperor Theodosius the Great, baptised as a Christian in Thessaloniki, converted the mausoleum into a Christian church.
The Rotunda served as Thessaloniki's Cathedral from the 10th to the 12th centuries.
After the Rotunda was liberated from the Turks in 1912, it was converted into the Church of Saint George (yios Yeóryios).
This magnificent sanctuary leaves an indelible impression.
The Rotunda is more than 24 metres in diameter and 30 metres in height, with cylindrical domed architecture reminiscent of Rome's Pantheon.
Beautiful mosaics adorn the dome and vaulted recesses on the inside.
The mosaics in the Rotunda are considered masterpieces of Byzantine (early Christian) art and are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The mosaic in the dome's centre is missing, but there are charming figures of angels and architectural facades beneath a gold background.
The Galerius Rotunda houses a Sculpture Museum as well as temporary exhibitions.

Relic of the Ottoman-Era Ramparts

The White Tower, Thessaloniki's most recognisable landmark, can be reached by taking a scenic walk along a waterfront promenade.
Built around 1530 by the Ottoman Turks, this imposing tower was primarily used as a prison.
The White Tower (Lefkós Pyrgos), located in a small public garden at the southern end of the promenade, was once part of the town's Ottoman-era ramparts.
The circuit of fortification walls is no longer complete; the White Tower is the only remaining relic of the seaward defences.
Tourists can now visit the tower and ascend to the viewing platform at the top, which provides spectacular views of the city and harbour.
The Museum of Byzantine Culture's permanent collection is also housed in the White Tower.
Thessaloniki's Byzantine history and art from roughly AD 300 until the city was conquered by the Turks in 1430 are covered in the museum's displays.
The collection contains a wide variety of artefacts, including early Christian coins, vases, mosaics, wall paintings, and liturgical objects.
Temporary exhibitions of modern Greek art and themed exhibitions of modern Greek culture and history are also held at the Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Travellers will enjoy the museum's café, shaded outdoor patio seating, and the gift shop, which sells books and souvenirs inspired by antiquities and Byzantine art.

Church of Agios Dimitrios

The Agios Dimitrios Church is dedicated to the town's patron saint, Dimitrios, a Roman soldier who was executed here in 306.
At the time, it was a Roman bathhouse, and Emperor Galerius, brutal in his persecution of Christians, gave the order to slaughter.
On the spot of Saint Dimitrious' martyrdom in the fourth century, a church was erected.
Pilgrims from the Byzantine Empire have come for centuries to venerate the saint's relics, which are kept in a coffin in front of the iconostasis.
The original small church was replaced in the 7th century by an enormous five-aisled basilica that still stands today.
Both spiritual pilgrims and tourists marvel at the church's magnificent interior.
The richly decorated sanctuary is 43 metres long, making it the longest in Greece.
The decorations include superb early Byzantine Empire golden mosaics that have been wonderfully repaired, finely carved capitals on multicoloured marble columns, a glittering chandelier in the middle aisle, and more.
Tourists are welcome to visit the church, which is open daily and is free of charge.

Arch of Galerius

As travellers move from Egnatia Street towards Thessaloniki's city centre, they will pass by the Arch of Galerius (Apsda Galerou).
This ancient Roman monument dates from around AD 297.
This arch served as the main entrance gate to the ancient town.
Three piers from the original structure remain on the west side.
Two of the surviving piers are linked by an arch and have a marble facade with elaborate reliefs.
The reliefs, which are divided by garlands, show war scenes from the Persian, Mesopotamian, and Armenian campaigns of Emperor Galerius in the third and fourth centuries.
These ornately carved reliefs are among the best available.
Take note of the animated scenes on the south pier.
Despite being badly weathered, the reliefs are far better preserved than contemporary reliefs on Rome's Arch of Constantine, which dates from AD 315.

Archaeology Museum of Thessaloniki

This renowned museum houses a magnificent collection of artefacts discovered in Thessaloniki and throughout ancient Macedonia.
Prehistory to late antiquity is represented in the collection.
See the sculptures from the Archaic to the Late Roman eras.
Several rooms feature architectural elements from a sixth-century BC Ionic temple.
Other exhibits include discoveries from a Neolithic settlement at Makriyalo in Pieria, artefacts from Emperor Galerius' ancient palace, and the reconstruction of a Macedonian tomb in Ayia Paraskevi.
A showcase in the museum's lobby displays finds from a Neolithic site and information about the excavation's progress.
There is also a gift shop where you can buy books about Ancient Greek culture, antiquity-inspired items, and replicas of Ancient Greek ceramics and jewellery.

Ano Poli (Upper Town)

The historic old town of Ano Poli is also known as the Upper Town due to its hilltop location.
Odós Olympados, the curving street that connects the lower town on the north to the old town walls and citadel, leads to the upper town.
This atmospheric neighbourhood is distinguished by its steep, winding streets and pedestrian alleyways.
Numerous Ottoman-era fountains attest to the quarter's Turkish influence.

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Thessaloniki Off the Beaten Track

Byzantine Walls (Ancient Ramparts)

Soon after its founding in 315 BC, Thessaloniki was fortified with defensive walls to withstand attacks by King Pyrrhus of Epirus in 285 and the Celts in 279.
Constantine the Great fortified the walls and the walls were frequently reinforced during the Byzantine Empire.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Turkish authorities constructed additional defensive structures and towers, often with the assistance of Venetian military engineers.
An eight-kilometre-long circuit of walls surrounded the old town until the nineteenth century.
Unfortunately, the Ottoman government demolished the ancient walls to modernise and "beautify" the city.
However, the walls have recently been restored in sections.
The Evangelistria Cemetery, located north of the University campus, is a good starting point for a tour of the Byzantine Walls.
From there, proceed outside the walls to the Trigonion Tower, a massive 15th-century round tower (or Alysos Tower).
Beyond this is the Anna Palaiologina Gate, which leads into the citadel, built on the ancient acropolis's site.
The Heptapyrgion ("Seven Towers"), a Byzantine-era fortress formerly used as a prison, is located on the highest point.
Tourists can walk westward along the walls, either inside or outside, to the Letaia Gate near the Church of the Holy Apostles and then down to Democracy Square (Plata Dimokratas).
The walls continue down towards the harbour until they reach the Vardar Fort.

Church of the Holy Apostles

The UNESCO-listed Church of the Holy Apostles is located near the Byzantine Walls on the outskirts of the old town.
This Byzantine church from the 14th century was built on a cruciform ground plan, with five domes and intricately patterned brickwork.
The central dome that rises above the barrel vaulting of the cross, along with the other domes over the corners of the entrance, is a distinctive feature of Late Byzantine architecture.
During the Turkish period, the church was converted into a mosque known as the Soguk Su Camii ("Mosque of the Cold Spring").
The church contains spectacular late Byzantine frescoes and mosaics discovered during restoration work in 1940.
A cistern from the former Holy Apostles monastery can be found on the church's northern side.
The Church of the Holy Apostles hosts religious services for the local community and is open to the public for visits daily.

Church of Saint Sophia

The Church of Saint Sophia (Aya Sofa), located at the east end of Hermes Street (Odós Ermo), is one of the town's most important historic churches.
The church, along with other notable Paleo-Christian and Byzantine monuments in Thessaloniki, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The domed church was built on a three-aisled cruciform plan in the eighth century.
After the contrary conflict, the church was decorated with expressive figural mosaics in the ninth and tenth centuries, including the Mother of God mosaic in the apse and a magnificent representation of the Ascension mosaic in the dome.
The column capitals, considered from a fifth-century building, are also noteworthy.
The Church of Saint Sophia served as the town's metropolitan church from 1204 to 1430. (cathedral).
It was transformed into the Aya Sofya Camii mosque during the Turkish era.
Locals frequently hold weddings at the Church of Saint Sophia.
Outside of events, the church is accessible to the general public for visits.

Church of Panagia Halkeon

The Church of Panagia Halkeon, which is close to old Roman archaeological sites, is a fine example of Byzantine architecture.
It has a cruciform shape, four domes, and a front of rows of arches and columns.
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, served as inspiration for the design.
The sanctuary is decorated with Byzantine-era frescoes from the 11th and 14th centuries.
The church was renovated back to a Greek Orthodox Church in 1912 after being transformed into a mosque by the Ottomans in 1430.

Museum of the Macedonian Struggle

This museum, housed in a Neoclassical building from the nineteenth century, teaches travellers about the Macedonian Struggle.
Artefacts and photographs from 1900 to 1912 are included in the collection.
The fascinating exhibitions feature the equipment, garb, souvenirs, and personal items of the leaders of the Macedonian Struggle, which took place between 1904 and 1908.
There are 1,350 contemporary photographs in the extensive photography collection.
There are also explanation maps, books, periodicals, and early twentieth-century artworks depicting the Macedonian terrain on exhibit.

Villa Allatini

Travellers will find many lovely 19th-century villas and mansions in the southwestern suburb of Kalamaria.
Many of these villas were designed in the Neoclassical style by Italian architects.
The Villa Allatini, designed by the Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli in 1896, is one of the houses of particular historical interest.
This stately villa, set on picturesque grounds, was initially owned by a wealthy Jewish family who was part of the once-thriving Jewish community in Thessaloniki.
The Villa Allatini has been a university building since 1926 and now houses the headquarters of the Central Macedonia Region.
The Villa Allatini's beautiful historic gardens are open to the public.

The Archeological Museum of Polygyros

Polygyros, located about 69 kilometres from Thessaloniki, is a charming city nestled in the foothills of the Chalkidiki region.
The town has managed to preserve its classic Greek identity with its charming, small neighbourhoods that are a delight to explore.
The Archeological Museum, which houses an extensive collection of archaeological finds from the Chalkidiki region, is Polygyros' most popular tourist attraction.
The collection spans the Bronze Age, the Archaic period, the Classical period, and the ancient Roman period.
Sculptures, reliefs, pottery, weapons, fishing gear, coins, and jewellery are on display.
Highlights include Archaic period exhibits, jewellery from the Late Archaic and Classical periods, and sculptures from the fourth to first centuries BC.
Not to be overlooked are the Heroön tomb statues in Stratoni and the marble Bust of Dionysos.
The collection of artefacts found in the neighbouring Olynthus city and cemetery is fascinating since it sheds light on daily life at the time.
The Polygyros Archeological Museum is open daily (except Tuesdays) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Thessaloniki Culture and Traditions

Some of Greece's most important museums are located in Thessaloniki.
The Archaeological Museum houses the most significant achievements of Macedonian culture, spanning 23 centuries.
You will come across masterpieces of the ancient world ranging from prehistoric times to the early Christian period.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki was established in 1912, shortly after the city was liberated and incorporated into the Modern Greek State.
After renovating in 2006, the museum has become an educational resource for Macedonian history.
The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is another must-see attraction.
The Jewish community in Thessaloniki used to thrive, forming strong bonds with the Christian population because they respected each other's differences.
During World War II, the violent removal of Jews harmed both communities.
This museum has contributed to preserving this unique aspect of the city's history.
Numerous theme museums have significantly contributed to the history of the arts and sciences.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Thessaloniki: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide

Frappé

#Food

Even though the word frappe first appeared in the nineteenth century, this Greek coffee variety was invented in 1957.
It is prepared by combining instant coffee, water, and ice.
The mixture is typically prepared in a shaker or hand mixer so that a frothy foam appears on top when the drink is poured into a glass.
Variations may include milk or evaporated milk (when referred to as frapógalo), and the drink can be sweetened to taste.
Glykós (sweet and typically containing four teaspoons of sugar), métrios (medium sweetness with approximately two teaspoons of sugar), and skétos are examples (no sugar).
Other speciality versions may include creamy liqueurs or ice cream, which can sometimes be mixed with a spoon.
Dimitris Vakondios, a former Nescafé employee, is widely credited with inventing frappé coffee.
He accidentally invented the drink when he wanted to make instant coffee but couldn't find hot water at the International Trade Fair in Thessaloniki.
Frappé coffee is famous in Cyprus as well as in Greece. Nescafé was the first to promote the drink.

Bougatsa

#Food

Bougatsa is a traditional, rustic Greek pie made with phyllo pastry and a filling of minced meat, cheese, or semolina custard.
The name of the meal is taken from the Ottoman word pogatsa, which describes a pie with cheese within.
Bougatsa dates back to the Byzantine period when Constantinople was Greek and began as a dough stuffed with various sweet and savoury fillings.
Bougatsa evolved to include a thinly rolled, hand-made phyllo pastry.
Bougatsa evolved into a speciality of Serres and Thessaloniki due to the numerous Turkish immigrants that arrived in Northern Greece.
The pies are currently sold in specialised stores called bougatsopolia, which solely offer bougatsas all around Greece.

Fasolia Gigantes Elefantes Prespon Florinas

#Food

Prespon giant elephant beans are runner beans (Phaseolus multiflorus) grown in Fiorina prefecture's Prespon area (Mikrolimni, Karion, Lefkonos, Pateos, Lemou Ag.
This region has been growing these large beans since the 16th century.
They have a distinctive kidney shape and thin, smooth, white skin.
The Prespon area's unique microclimate and soil composition are the primary reasons why these beans are so high in minerals and trace elements while low in cholesterol and fat.
To bring out the full flavour of elephant beans, soak them overnight before cooking.
These enormous beans are used to prepare "Gigantes," a typical vegetarian meze made with tomato sauce and several traditional soups.
But because they have such a strong flavour, they are still impressive when sprinkled with salt and a little olive oil.

Naousa

#Food

Naousa is a Greek appellation in the Macedonian region.
The wines under the designation are made entirely of Xynomavro, an indigenous Greek grape that has been compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo.
The typical aromas and flavours of Naousa wines include a complex combination of savoury notes often reminiscent of dark and red fruit, tomatoes, plums, earth, tobacco, herbs, and spices.
Naousa ages beautifully and is rarely enjoyed young.
Due to its richness and refinement, it is frequently mentioned as one of the best Greek wines.
This tannic wine pairs well with game, lamb, tomato-based sauces, rich stews, sausages, mushrooms, and aged cheese.

Koulouri Thessalonikis

#Food

Koulouri Thessalonikis is a traditional Greek street food similar to simit, a circular bread in Turkey.
Making a dough ring out of wheat flour, covering it in sesame seeds, and baking it is the simplest method for making koulouri.
This Greek version is thought to have arrived in Thessaloniki with Greek refugees from Asia Minor, hence the name.
The origin of this crunchy and filling snack is still debated between the two countries, but the Greeks have incorporated it into their national cuisine.
Unlike in Turkey, koulouri is not braided and is only occasionally dipped in molasses.
Modern varieties in Greece are frequently filled with chocolate spreads, tahini, or cheese, and some even lack sesame seeds.
This snack is popular for breakfast and can be purchased from street vendors or bakeries across the country.

Prasines Elies Chalkidikis

#Food

Halkidiki olives are grown, processed, and packaged in the Chalkidiki Prefecture and are made exclusively from the Hondrolia Chalkidikis and Chalkidiki varieties of the olive tree.
They are the most common type of Greek olive and are often referred to as "donkey olives."
They are praised in Greece and beyond as one of the best table olives on the market, with a robust and bright green glossy skin, rich, firm flesh, and a subtle fruity aroma with a slightly bitter, spicy flavour.
Whole olives, pitted olives, crushed olives, and pitted olives stuffed with almonds or small pieces of red pepper, carrot, pickle, blue cheese, or garlic are available.
These varieties are typically flavoured with aromatic herbs native to the region.
It's best to keep these healthy, tasty olives simple and serve them as a snack or hors d'oeuvre.

Florina Peppers

#Food

Florina is a Greek pepper grown in Western Macedonia and the Florina area, hence the name.
The peppers are deep red and shaped like a cow's horn.
Harvesting can take up to 18 weeks, and they reach maturity after mid-August.
A good Florina pepper is said to be firm, thick, bright in colour, and sweet in flavour.
These adaptable peppers can be used in salads, sauces, pasta dishes, or meat dishes, but they're usually roasted and stuffed with feta, meat, rice, or shrimps.
Florina peppers can also be roasted, sliced, and combined with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic for a tasty appetiser.

Rodakina Naoussas

#Food

May Crest, Spring Crest, June Gold, Dixired, Red Haven, Maria Bianca, Sun Cloud, Flavor Crest, J. H. Hale, Honey Dew Hale, Naoussa Late, and Loring peaches grow in the Greek region of Central Macedonia.
Even though these peach varieties originated in China, the excellent weather and soil conditions, combined with systematic cultivation, allowed them to adapt quickly to the Mediterranean.
They quickly became one of Greece's most popular fruits.
They are harvested when ripe, inspected and packed immediately to preserve their freshness.

Thassos

#Food

This exceptional virgin olive oil is produced on the northernmost Greek island of Thassos from Thasitiki variety olives.
Traditional or centrifugal olive mills are used for crushing and processing the olives.
The fragrance of this olive oil is reminiscent of ripe olives and wild herbs from the mountains where the olive trees grow.
It has a rich olive flavour with spicy notes and is beautifully golden-yellow.
This olive oil's excellent flavour makes it suitable for use in a variety of dishes and salads.

Anevato

#Food

This is one of five types of Greek cheese that can be made entirely from goat's milk, but it is usually made from sheep milk or a combination of sheep and goat milk.
This soft, grainy cheese has been produced exclusively in Grevena Prefecture and the Voio area of Kozani Prefecture for many years.
Local shepherds in western Macedonia used to make it by renneting their milk in the morning and letting the curd rise during the day.
It even gets its name from this method: anevato means "the cheese that rises.
"Today, the procedure begins with storing the milk at temperatures ranging from 18 to 22°C.
When it has reached the required acidity, it is transferred to cooling chambers for 24 hours before being treated with rennet and salt.
Anevato cheese is acidic, fresh, and exceptionally rich in flavour.
It is typically eaten with a spoon due to its creamy texture and lack of crust.
This unique cheese, with a refreshing, pleasant, slightly salty taste, can be served alongside any meal or enjoyed with a glass of wine.

Fashion

#Fashion

Thessaloniki has a large shopping centre where travellers can easily purchase various items.
The city centre is Thessaloniki's most popular shopping destination.
Despite its small size, the streets Tsimiski, Ermou, and Egnatias are densely packed with shops.
Many coffee shops and restaurants can be found between Aristotle (or Aristotelous) square and Nikis Avenue, Thessaloniki's waterfront.
You'll find everything from brand-name clothing stores and famous jewellery to small shops with great deals on these streets.
Kalamaria and Pylea are two other popular shopping areas.
Although they are located a little outside the city centre, they are connected to the city centre by frequent buses.
Thermi, near Thessaloniki's airport, is home to the spectacular Mediterranean Cosmos Mall, which features enormous department stores and movie theatres.
The interior is bright and colourful, creating a cheerful atmosphere.
Shopping malls are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., while cinemas are open until a few hours after midnight.
The open markets in the town centre, which resemble oriental markets, are also trendy and unique.
Food, local products, jewellery, clothing, shoes, and other items are available.
Modiano Market, close to Ermou Street, is a famous open market with a genuinely traditional vibe.
When in Thessaloniki, don't forget to try the city's, delectable traditional sweets.
Chatzis is the most well-known pastry shop, but numerous others exist throughout the city centre and Old Town.
Unless they are small stores or kiosks, they generally accept credit cards. Before you pay, ask the staff if they accept credit cards.

Enjoy The Popular Nightlife

#Fun

Thessaloniki, as a large city, is well-known for its nightlife.
You will easily find bars, clubs, concerts, live music events, etc.
Thessaloniki is ideal for those who enjoy the nightlife and like to party until the early hours of the morning.
There are numerous fun nightclubs and concerts to visit to get a taste of Thessaloniki's nightlife.
The Menta bar serves tasty signature cocktails and is an excellent place to start the night.
Then visit a club such as Eightball, LUVIN, or Lotos Music Bar.
There are disco clubs and rock music bars to suit your preferences.

Book A Day Tour To Vergina

#Fun

There are numerous significant archaeological sites to visit in Greece.
Unquestionably, Vergina is one of them. In the town of Vergina, Alexander the Great was born.
Aristotle also came to teach Alexander the Great. So, if you're going to Thessaloniki, don't pass up the chance to take a day trip to Vergina.
A local tour company is the best and easiest way to see the essential attractions in Vergina.
Most importantly, you will be accompanied by experienced tour guides and will have the opportunity to visit the museum, the archaeological site of Pella, and the Vergina museum.

Admire The Rotonda

#Fun

Rotonda is one of Thessaloniki's most popular attractions, so we recommend including it on your first day.
The Rotonda is a circular structure built in the 4th century as a Zeus temple and later converted into a Christian temple.
Above all, you will be impressed by its one-of-a-kind architecture.
There are some murals inside that have survived the centuries.
The Rotonda is a one-of-a-kind Greek structure because its circular shape references and replicates the Pantheon in Rome.
There are several restaurants nearby Rotonda where you can enjoy your lunch.
Naftiliaki is one of the best, where you can enjoy traditional Greek dishes while sipping a glass of ouzo. In Greek, we say "stin iyia su" (cheers)!

On A Greek Pirate Ship, Sail and Drink

#Fun

Book Thessaloniki's bay area for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Arabella Cruises has a well-known pirate ship ideal for adults who want to enjoy drinks and a sailing adventure.
The cruises are simple and inexpensive to add to your list of things to do in Thessaloniki because they last only 30 minutes.
This sailing adventure is also open to children, making it a great family outing.
There is also a shop selling pirate merchandise, and many characters dressed as pirates are available for photo ops.
It's an unusual but enjoyable activity for all ages.
They leave from the White Tower throughout the day, but we recommend a sunset trip for adults and a day cruise for kids.

Coffee At OTE Tower

#Fun

The OTE Tower is undoubtedly one of Thessaloniki's most impressive landmarks.
The OTE Tower is a prominent structure in the International Exhibition and Conference Center of TIF HELEXPO, located in the heart of Thessaloniki.
A cafeteria is located on the top floor, where you may have a delectable cup of coffee while admiring the cityscape.
The best part is that this tower can complete one full rotation in 60 minutes.
This means you can enjoy and admire Thessaloniki's panoramic view.
From there, you can see the city's essential landmarks above, making it an iconic thing to do in Thessaloniki.

Visiting Ladadika

#Fun

In the heart of Thessaloniki, the neighbourhood of Ladadika is well-known and well-liked.
It got its name from the oil traders who used to live there.
It is still a vital shopping centre today, so it is an excellent place for a walk, coffee, or delicious food.
You will find large squares as well as beautiful streets with buildings designed with inspiring architecture.
After your walk, there are numerous taverns where you can enjoy a meal.
The Palati tavern is one of the best options.
The fact that you will be able to enjoy live Greek music makes this restaurant so enjoyable.
You can also try a variety of authentic Greek meals.

Walk-In Nea Paralia (New Beach)

#Fun

Going for a walk through Nea Paralia (New Beach) is the first thing anyone should do after arriving in Thessaloniki.
Nea Paralia is a new boardwalk by Thermaikos Gulf in Thessaloniki.
It is undoubtedly the best place to spend your first evening in Thessaloniki.
Locals and travellers enjoy taking a daily walk there in the morning or evening.
The sea view will help you relax your body and mind, and you'll meet some interesting people.
Don't forget to visit the umbrella sculpture. These Umbrellas are an Instagrammable spot in Thessaloniki's Nea Paralia.
So, turn on your camera and begin making memories.

NATURE & SAFARI

Thessaloniki: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures

Dam of the Thermian Just a few kilometres from the bustle of the city centre, nature enthusiasts will discover heaven on earth.
On the 12 acres, there is a little pond with ducks and other animals.
In addition, there are bike routes, football grounds, basketball courts, and tennis courts. There are activities here for everyone, young and old.
The Seih Sou forest is often referred to as the city's lungs. Aside from its ecological importance, the Seih Sou forest is one of Thessaloniki's largest and most beautiful green spaces. Its name derives from the city's Ottoman era, meaning "water of the Seih," after the water fountain that once stood here.
The Pedion tou Areos park is located right in the city's heart.
In contrast to the rest of the city's concrete, this park is filled with trees, flowers, small pods of turtles, fountains, and a playground for children.
Alexander Park is named after the massive statue of Great Alexander standing in front of the Thermaic Gulf, as well as small fountains that add to the park's relaxed vibe.
The Afternoon Sun Park, in front of the Macedonia Palace Hotel, comprises elevated concrete seats with a fantastic sea view, especially at sunset.
Water Park, where the main element is water. A pond filled with water lilies can be found in the park's centre. By the pond, there is a cafe where you can get refreshments.
Following the 2013 waterfront renovation, Thessaloniki gained a collection of parks along the Nea Paralia (New Waterfront Promenade) by the White Tower.
The H.A.N.Th (or Hanth) park, commonly known as the YMCA park, is a lush green space in front of the YMCA sports complex, established in 1921.
Kids and teenagers frequently use the park, and the adjoining skate park attracts teenagers and young adults.
The YMCA park is ideal for a cool hangout with friends or family and has cafés with outdoor spaces.
The Anthokomiki Parko, also known as the Pedion tou Areos park, is a large park in the city centre located on the Leoforos Stratou (avenue of the military). Its location attests to its previous use as a shooting range for army barracks nearby during Ottoman times.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Thessaloniki Must-Attend Festivals and Events

If you enjoy urban culture and street art, street Mode is your event. The 2008 festival celebrates street culture through music, art, dance performances, and sports.
The festival includes daytime activities such as skateboarding and parkour events, street and breakdance battles, MC battles, and music performances.
Book lovers will enjoy visiting the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, held annually in May.
The Taratsa International Film Festival, held annually at the end of August, is a five-day feast for cinephiles and moviegoers of all ages.
For five nights, a series of terraces transform into outdoor cinemas, welcoming the public to watch screenings of short and feature films by Greek filmmakers, film students from around the world, and international creators.
Reworks is ideal for those looking for a great music festival that will rock their socks off. This festival, held in Thessaloniki in September, features a diverse range of music genres ranging from EDM and experimental sound to classical music, contemporary dance, and more.

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Rotunda of Galerius

Relic of the Ottoman-Era Ramparts

Church of Agios Dimitrios

Arch of Galerius

Archaeology Museum of Thessaloniki

Ano Poli (Upper Town)

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Byzantine Walls (Ancient Ramparts)

Church of the Holy Apostles

Church of Saint Sophia

Church of Panagia Halkeon

Museum of the Macedonian Struggle

Villa Allatini

The Archeological Museum of Polygyros

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Bougatsa

Fasolia Gigantes Elefantes Prespon Florinas

Naousa

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Rodakina Naoussas

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