Thessaloniki, Port city in Macedonia region, Greece
Description
Located at the northern end of the Thermaic Gulf, Thessaloniki features a waterfront promenade connecting the Photography Museum and Concert Hall.
History
Founded in 315 BCE by King Cassander of Macedonia, the city developed into a major commercial center along the Via Egnatia during Roman times.
Culture
The Archaeological Museum holds artifacts from ancient Macedonia, while the Museum of Byzantine Culture displays 3000 objects from the Byzantine Empire period.
Practical
The central markets of Modiano and Kapani offer local products including olives, spices, herbs, traditional Greek cheeses, meat, and fresh fish.
Did you know?
The White Tower, built in 1535, transformed from a prison known as the Tower of Blood into the current landmark after a complete white paint makeover.
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White Tower of Thessaloniki
1.9 km
Arch of Galerius and Rotunda
1.7 km
Rotunda
1.7 km
Hagios Demetrios
1.1 km
Hagia Sophia
779.8 km
Atatürk Museum
1.7 km
Heptapyrgion
2.3 km
Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
1.1 km
Walls of Thessaloniki
1.6 km
Vlatades-Kloster
1.6 km
Ladadika
598 m
Church of the Acheiropoietos
1.2 km
University of Macedonia
2.7 km
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
2.3 km
OTE Tower
2.3 kmThessaloniki Concert Hall
4.8 km
Museum
1.7 km
Jewish Cemetery of Thessaloniki
2.2 km
Naos Dodeka Apostolon
335 m
National Theatre of Northern Greece
1.9 km
Byzantine Bath
1.5 km
Roman Agora of Thessaloniki
931 m
Modiano Market
817 m
Villa Bianca
5.2 km
Allatini Villa
5.6 km
Museum of Byzantine Culture
2.5 km
New Mosque
3.3 km
Church of Prophet Elijah
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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