Travel guide of thessaloniki by Nick and Chrysa
Αξιοθέατα
The most recognizable landmark of Thessaloniki,the white tower was once part of the town’s ancient ramparts.This tower was used mainly as a prison.You can nowadays ascend to the viewing platform on the top,which offer sensational views.
You could visit it Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30am to 15:00pm, the entrance fee is 4€
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Torre Blanca de Salónica
The most recognizable landmark of Thessaloniki,the white tower was once part of the town’s ancient ramparts.This tower was used mainly as a prison.You can nowadays ascend to the viewing platform on the top,which offer sensational views.
You could visit it Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30am to 15:00pm, the entrance fee is 4€
This beautiful church is located at the heart of thessaloniki,it is the main sanctuary dedicated to saint Demetrius who is the patron saint of Thessaloniki,its on the list of world heritage sites by UNESCO since 1988
Εκκλησια Αγιου Δημητριου
28 Agiou DimitriouThis beautiful church is located at the heart of thessaloniki,it is the main sanctuary dedicated to saint Demetrius who is the patron saint of Thessaloniki,its on the list of world heritage sites by UNESCO since 1988
One of the most important historic churches,Ayia Sofia was decorated around 10th century after the iconoclastic conflict with expressive figural mosaics.During Turkish period,it was converted into a mosque,the Aya Sofya Camii.A must place visit you should consider visiting
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Hagia Sophia de Tesalónica
Agias SofiasOne of the most important historic churches,Ayia Sofia was decorated around 10th century after the iconoclastic conflict with expressive figural mosaics.During Turkish period,it was converted into a mosque,the Aya Sofya Camii.A must place visit you should consider visiting
This sanctuary makes a breathtaking impression,Rotunda features architecture similar to Pantheon in Rome.Gorgeous mosaics decorate the dome,the Rotunda houses a sculpture museum and is open to the public daily for visits
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Rotonda
5 Pl. Agiou Georgiou RotontaThis sanctuary makes a breathtaking impression,Rotunda features architecture similar to Pantheon in Rome.Gorgeous mosaics decorate the dome,the Rotunda houses a sculpture museum and is open to the public daily for visits
At the heart of the city you will come across the Arch Of Galerius ,this arch was the ancient town’s main entrance gate and represents battle scenes from Emperor Galerius
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Arco de Galerio
144 EgnatiaAt the heart of the city you will come across the Arch Of Galerius ,this arch was the ancient town’s main entrance gate and represents battle scenes from Emperor Galerius
This museum presents a collection of ancient Macedonian artifacts that were uncovered in Thessaloniki.The collection spans from prehistory to late antiquity.You must visit this museum to make you feel like you lived in ancient Macedonia
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Museo Arqueológico de Salónica
6 Manoli AndronikouThis museum presents a collection of ancient Macedonian artifacts that were uncovered in Thessaloniki.The collection spans from prehistory to late antiquity.You must visit this museum to make you feel like you lived in ancient Macedonia
This museum educates visitors about the Macedonian struggle.
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Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
23 Proxenou KoromilaThis museum educates visitors about the Macedonian struggle.
Until the 19th century the old town was surrounded by a complete eight km long circuit walls.Unfortunately,the Ottoman goverment pulled down the ancient walls to modernize and beautify in their opinion the town.However recently the walls have been restored in sections.
East Thessaloniki Byzantine Walls
127 EgnatiaUntil the 19th century the old town was surrounded by a complete eight km long circuit walls.Unfortunately,the Ottoman goverment pulled down the ancient walls to modernize and beautify in their opinion the town.However recently the walls have been restored in sections.
The Ano Poli is the historic old town,called upper Town because of its hilltop location.This atmospheric quarter is characterized by its steep,winding streets and pedestrian alleyways.Amazing views this is a must place visit that you won’t regret
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Ano Poli
The Ano Poli is the historic old town,called upper Town because of its hilltop location.This atmospheric quarter is characterized by its steep,winding streets and pedestrian alleyways.Amazing views this is a must place visit that you won’t regret
Ladadika forms the entertainment district of the city hosting bars,restaurants,night clubs etc. its a very popular district in Greece which worth the visit
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Ladadika
Ladadika forms the entertainment district of the city hosting bars,restaurants,night clubs etc. its a very popular district in Greece which worth the visit
Many of these villas were designed by Italian architecs in Neoclassical style.Villa Allatini created by the Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli in 1896.
Villa Allatini
198 Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasMany of these villas were designed by Italian architecs in Neoclassical style.Villa Allatini created by the Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli in 1896.
Day trip to mount Olympus,the most popular mountain of greece and the highest.There are several travel agencies which can help you arrange a trip from Thessaloniki to Mt. Olympus (we could arrange that for you too)
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Monte Olimpo
Day trip to mount Olympus,the most popular mountain of greece and the highest.There are several travel agencies which can help you arrange a trip from Thessaloniki to Mt. Olympus (we could arrange that for you too)
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
We would like to motivate you to walk around the city
Taxis are a bit pricey, although Greeks are all very welcome and friendly so if you choose taxi,you won’t regret it because its possible to make you a new friend
No te pierdas
You should ride a bike on the bicycle path along the bay
There are many bicycle renting shops along the bay which you can ride to have fun and see the sightseeing such as Great Alexander statue,breath some fresh air and enjoy magnificent view of the sea
Costumbres y cultura
It’s a good idea to watch a performance of national theatre
Greece is the place where theatre was born,so our recommendation whould be to visit one and enjoy a performance,famous theaters of thessaloniki are “Moni Lazariston”,”Basiliko Theatro” and “society of Macedonian studies theatre”
Formas de ahorrar
Free entrance at museums for the first Sunday of each month
This offer will be active from 1st of November until 31st of March of each year,usually the cost of the entrance fees are about 4€
Antes de que te vayas
Most restaurants will need reservation in advance
Most of the restaurants in Thessaloniki needs to be booked in advance,we can help you make your reservation aswell and recommend you nice places to enjoy your food
Qué debes empacar
It would be better in our opinion to have a walk in the city
A usefull advice is to wear comfortable shoes so you could enjoy all of the nice alleys of the city
Frases útiles
Kalimera,euxaristo,parakalo
Kalimera means good morning,euxaristo means thank you,parakalo means you are welcome.Those are the basics and Greeks will appreciate your effort using our language
Viajar con niños
Small stroller would be better
The sad thing about Greece is that our sidewalks are small and many times occupied by stores,but in the main districts you shouldnt face any problems at all