I.Vellidis Congress Hall. Thessalonikh Greece

Προβολή μεγαλύτερου χάρτη

Thessaloniki Culture and Turism Portal

ΤHESSALONIKI, A SOPHISTICATED PLACE

Thessaloniki, also known as Salonica, is the second largest city in Greece. Its honorific title is Symprotevousa, literally "co-capital", a reference to its historical status throughout the ages.

Thessaloniki is a major economic, commercial, industrial and political center and a major transportation hub for the southeastern Europe. The city is a cultural heritage and home to numerous archaeological sites, magnificent Byzantine monuments, contemporary art galleries and libraries. In the city center there is the University with an extensive campus. 

The broad streets stretch up to the slopes of Mount Hortiatis, overlooking the Thermaic Gulf. Of greater interest are the old city walls, the Byzantine and ancient monuments. The symbol of the city is the White Tower, while other interesting sites to visit are the Arch of the Roman Emperor Galerius, also known as Camara, the Agios Georgios Rotonda with its famous mosaics and the church of Agios Dimitrios, a basilica decorated with fine mosaics and marble columns. The Archaeological Museum houses a superb collection of treasures from the royal tombs of Philip II and the Byzantine Museum has splendid frescoes and icons.

Pleasant short visits can be made to Thessaloniki suburbs such as Panorama, Kalamaria, Aretsou, Nea Krini and Karabournaki. In these places there are a lot of stylish restaurants and taverns which serve, in restful premises, local dishes and tasty "mezes".

The nightlife of Thessaloniki is known all over Greece! There are many bars, clubs, music halls and places for every taste and age. The city center along the waterfront is the meeting point for young people and for all city residents and visitors.

We hope that you will have time to explore and enjoy many things in Thessaloniki!