Thessaloniki (also called “Salonica”) is one of the most historically diverse and cosmopolitan cities in Greece. Forget nature—Thessaloniki is definitely an urban experience that is as modern or historical as you make it. With its charming plateias, old churches and mosques, and ubiquitous ruins, Thessaloniki dazzles travelers as an evolving monument to European history. Kassandros, King of Macedonia in 315 BC, founded and named the city after his wife—or so he told her; the city’s name also means “Victory in Thessaly.” Thessaloniki became part of the modern Greek state in 1913 but soon was devastated by the Great Fire in August 1917, which destroyed much of the city’s infrastructure. Conquered by three empires, home to Muslim and Jewish populations, and now the largest city in Greece after Athens, urban sophistication is the key in this cultural capital of Greece.
Destination Length Frequency Price Telephone Alexandroupoli 5hr. 8 per day 7:30am-11:30pm €24 ☎ 23105 95 439 Athens 6hr. 11 per day ...more
Thessaloniki stretches along the waterfront of the Thermaic Gulf’s northern shore from the iconic White Tower in the east to the harbor in the west. The most important arteries run parallel to the ...more
Thessaloniki and its suburbs are connected by an extensive public transportation network.
Welcome to the big city—don’t expect to find comfort and cleanliness at a low price. Thessaloniki’s cheaper hotels are clustered along the western end of Egnatia, between Pl. Dimokratias ...more
Most sidewalks in Thessaloniki are lined with restaurants’ comfortable chairs and umbrellas. Even the most tightly-packed alleys have outdoor seating, and at any given time you will see a group ...more
Arch Of Galerius And The Rotunda. At D. Gounari and Egnatia stands the striking Arch of Galerius, known to locals as “Kamara” (“Arch”), and just above it is the large ...more
Archaeological Museum. This fantastic collection includes some of the area’s most prized artifacts. The treasures from Vergina’s royal Macedonian tombs, once the highlight of ...more
There are several main hubs for late-night fun in Thessaloniki. The Ladadika district, which served as the city’s red-light strip until the 1980s, is now a sea of dance clubs playing everything from ...more
Buses (☎ 23105 95 432) run from Thessaloniki to Veria (1hr., every hr. 6:15am-8:45pm, €6). From Veria take the bus to Vergina (20min., 9 per day 6:50am-8:15pm, €1.30). Ask to be let off ...more
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