This Aegean paradise is the second largest city of Greece and is well known for hosting Byzantine monuments and museums. Its also the capital of the region of Central Macedonia renowned for its festivals, events and vibrant cultural life.
Thessaloniki has many museums dealing with different eras in history and the most famous White Tower still stands as the symbolic Byzantine Wall. Thessaloniki is known for its vibrant culture with some of the best bars and cafes and an extragavant nightlife.
Throughout Thessaloniki you can find a variety of places with gourmet restaurants and its also famous for sweet pastries and you can find some best shops near Venizelou street.
Halkidiki is a must visit summer destination located near Thessaloniki with 71 Blue-flagged beaches, over 550km of coastline, breathtaking landscapes and a plethora of outdoor activities such as climbing, hiking and cycling and is also home to Petralona’s Cave and majestic mountains.
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THESSALONIKI INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
Greek
Time Zone
GMT+3.00
Avg. Flight Time
3h 10m
Peak Travel
June-September
Price of a pint
€2.80
MORE ABOUT THESSALONIKI
Beautiful Beaches In Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki has a number of beautiful beaches from the conveniently located Agia Triada to the tranquil coves of Halkidiki where you can enjoy the crystal-clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea. They are easily accessible via public transport, making it easy to combine sightseeing and sunbathing. Agia Triada and Angelochori Beaches are well organised with a range of restaurants and bars lining the sandy stretch and visitors enjoy a variety of water sports activities like scuba diving, parasailing, wind surfing, canoeing, rafting, kiteboarding and many more with lots of entertainment.
White Tower Of Thessaloniki
The White Tower of Thessaloniki is the most popular monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia. The White Tower was enclosed by defensive walls and served as a fort to strengthen the port and was also called as The Lion Tower. The museum of the White Tower explores Thessaloniki through the centuries and is based on the milestones of the city’s life. Today its an iconic monument that attracts people for its massive nature and position and every floor has a particular theme with lots of entertainment, leisure and history of Thessaloniki.
Museums In Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is home to some of Greece’s most impressive ancient artefacts with deep history and culture. The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki houses one of Greece’s most extensive collections of prehistoric distinctive works of art and excavation from ancient Macedonian relics.
There are many famous museums to visit and explore like White Tower Museum, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Olympic Museum and many more. Each museum has an amazing collection of manuscripts, wooden icons, jewellery, fabrics and statues.
Monuments And Places To Visit
Aristotelous Square located on the city’s waterfront at Nikis Avenue is a good place for walking tour where many cultural and political events, film festival events and public celebrations are held. Hagios Demetrios church is famed for its mosaic panels and is a beautiful place to visit.
The historic district of Ladadika is one of the best places to go with colourfully painted houses, workshops and warehouses on cobblestone streets with restaurant tables. Arch of Galerius, Hagia Sophia, Alexander the Great Monument and Roman Forum are few more popular places to visit in Thessaloniki.
