Thessaloniki

Halkidiki, Greece

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece after Athens, and itself is the capital of Greek Macedonia. It is a welcoming and relaxed city, full of life day and night, where you’ll stumble upon history, art and culture galore. Enriched by cultures that passed through the city over countless centuries, Thessaloniki is a combination of local and far flung flavours. Wander through picturesque neighbourhoods with Macedonian architecture, trail flower filled gardens through narrow streets and quaint squares with local taverna and ouzo bars. Take the chance to sample Thessaloniki’s rich gastronomic tradition, famous far beyond Greek borders, or relax on the beautiful coast as you watch the sun disappear into the Aegean Sea. Eat, explore or shop, and live to the rhythm of a city where nightlife ends just before dawn.

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Museums and Monuments History lovers will feel right at home in Thessaloniki, with a plethora of museums and relics of history to discover. Visit the waterfront White Tower of Thessaloniki, a reconstruction of a 12th Century Byzantine fortification and the modern symbol of the city, or delve into ancient history in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki or the Museum of Byzantine Culture. For a more modern spin, the sporting history of Thessaloniki and Greece is proudly displayed in the Olympic Museum.