Thessaloniki Essentials

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Thessaloniki Essentials

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You simply can't travel to Thessaloniki and not visit the White Tower. Located by the seafront and housing a museum exhibition as well. it offers a fantastic city view and valuable historical facts.
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I-White Tower yase-Thessaloniki
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You simply can't travel to Thessaloniki and not visit the White Tower. Located by the seafront and housing a museum exhibition as well. it offers a fantastic city view and valuable historical facts.
Being one of the most frequently visited museums in Thessaloniki, this place will impress you with it's collections and events (including items that range from prehistoric artifacts to antiquities).
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Iziko lezokuHlalahlana zeThessaloniki
6 Manoli Andronikou
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Being one of the most frequently visited museums in Thessaloniki, this place will impress you with it's collections and events (including items that range from prehistoric artifacts to antiquities).
A must-see! The setting is exceptional and the place is full of Byzantine history & interesting exhibits that await you!
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Byzantine
2 Leof. Stratou
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A must-see! The setting is exceptional and the place is full of Byzantine history & interesting exhibits that await you!
This church is believed to be the oldest surviving one in Thessaloniki, and it's dedicated to Virgin Mary. 'Acheiropoietos' means 'created by a divine power, not by human hands'
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Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
56 Agias Sofias
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This church is believed to be the oldest surviving one in Thessaloniki, and it's dedicated to Virgin Mary. 'Acheiropoietos' means 'created by a divine power, not by human hands'
This church is part of UNESCO's list of Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika, and it's dedicated to the city's patron saint
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I-Church of St. Demetrios
81-83 Agiou Dimitriou
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This church is part of UNESCO's list of Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika, and it's dedicated to the city's patron saint
Visit Eptapyrgio and enjoy the amazing view of the city.
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I-Eptapyrgio Museum eThessaloniki
130 Eptapirgiou
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Visit Eptapyrgio and enjoy the amazing view of the city.
Neoclassical buildings, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes combine, to create the main square og Thessaloniki
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Aristotelous Square
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Neoclassical buildings, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes combine, to create the main square og Thessaloniki
The area around square is full of history. Start from the palace of Galerius (Roman Emperor) and walk towards the Arch of Galerius (renowned monument) & the Rotunda (Roman temple).
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Iphondo laseNavarinou
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The area around square is full of history. Start from the palace of Galerius (Roman Emperor) and walk towards the Arch of Galerius (renowned monument) & the Rotunda (Roman temple).
The street by the seafront, you can stroll around, bike, find cozy cafes & restaurants, and enjoy the sun or the starry sky!
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Nea Paralia Thessaloniki
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The street by the seafront, you can stroll around, bike, find cozy cafes & restaurants, and enjoy the sun or the starry sky!
The emblematic church that is a symbol for the city of Thessaloniki.
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Hagia Sophia yaseThessaloniki
Agias Sofias
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The emblematic church that is a symbol for the city of Thessaloniki.

Φαγητό

Just the place to eat a delicious bougatsa (traditional pastry with custard, cheese, or other fillings). Try it the local way with a bottle of cocoa milk! (the shop is located in the fashionable Mitropoleos Street).
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Bougatsa Giannis
106 Mitropoleos
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Just the place to eat a delicious bougatsa (traditional pastry with custard, cheese, or other fillings). Try it the local way with a bottle of cocoa milk! (the shop is located in the fashionable Mitropoleos Street).
Top-notch meze (appetizer) and seafood choices. Greeks often pair these with alcoholic beverages, such as ouzo and tsipouro. Located right across the White Tower.
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The garden Thermaikos
2 Nikiforou Foka
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Top-notch meze (appetizer) and seafood choices. Greeks often pair these with alcoholic beverages, such as ouzo and tsipouro. Located right across the White Tower.
This patisserie is famous for its chocolate tsoureki (sweet puffy bread). In Terkenlis, in the center of Thessaloniki, you will also find salty options and vegan ice cream.
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Terkenlis SA
30 Tsimiski
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This patisserie is famous for its chocolate tsoureki (sweet puffy bread). In Terkenlis, in the center of Thessaloniki, you will also find salty options and vegan ice cream.
Traditional greek tavern, iconic place.
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The Rouga
28 Karipi
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Traditional greek tavern, iconic place.
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Mamaloúka
3 Ionos Dragoumi
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Garçon Brasserie
2 Agias Sofias
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Canteen All day Bar Restaurant
7 Dimitriou Gounari
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Cafes & Bars

A cozy and elegant place to enjoy your coffe (Greeks love Freddo Espresso) and some special dishes (the risotto is superb)!
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LOCAL Thessaloniki
17 Paleon Patron Germanou
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A cozy and elegant place to enjoy your coffe (Greeks love Freddo Espresso) and some special dishes (the risotto is superb)!
A historic hammam turned into one of the most beloved bars of Thessaloniki. Aigli serves some of the best cocktails in the city.
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Aigli Yeni Hammam
3 Agiou Nikolaou
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A historic hammam turned into one of the most beloved bars of Thessaloniki. Aigli serves some of the best cocktails in the city.
Great cocktails. 360 view, on one side the ancient walls of the city and on the other panoramic view of the city and the sea!
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Castra- All Day Terrace Bar
122 Eptapirgiou
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Great cocktails. 360 view, on one side the ancient walls of the city and on the other panoramic view of the city and the sea!
Beautiful building with a stunning view of the sea and Thessaloniki’s skyline
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Allegro
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Beautiful building with a stunning view of the sea and Thessaloniki’s skyline
BEYOND The Walls
Έπαυλη Μαρόκκου
133 Leof. Vasilissis Olgas

Shopping

One of the city's main streets with plenty of clothing & department stores, as well as Plateia outlet mall (that also offers 24-hour parking and a movie theatre)
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Tsimiski
Tsimiski
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One of the city's main streets with plenty of clothing & department stores, as well as Plateia outlet mall (that also offers 24-hour parking and a movie theatre)
It’s Thessaloniki’s biggest Mall, great choice for shopping, food, cinema, or even drinks 🍹
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Mediterranean Cosmos
Aftokinitodromos Thessalonikis Neon Moudanion
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It’s Thessaloniki’s biggest Mall, great choice for shopping, food, cinema, or even drinks 🍹
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Isitolo sase-Modiano
33 Kidoniatou
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Γειτονιές

Full of life, Ladadika is one of the most vibrant and popular districts of Thessaloniki, with many traditional restaurants that both the locals and the tourists love. We recommend Full tou Meze (Greek cuisine and friendly staff)
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Ladadika
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Full of life, Ladadika is one of the most vibrant and popular districts of Thessaloniki, with many traditional restaurants that both the locals and the tourists love. We recommend Full tou Meze (Greek cuisine and friendly staff)
Valaoritou Street is a diverse place with a unique party vibe! This area is home to cozy bars and fun nightclubs for any taste. You will also find many restaurants nearby, such as the legendary Pizza Poselli
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Valaoritou
Valaoritou
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Valaoritou Street is a diverse place with a unique party vibe! This area is home to cozy bars and fun nightclubs for any taste. You will also find many restaurants nearby, such as the legendary Pizza Poselli
Ano Poli (the old Upper Town) has insta-worthy paths and colourful spots! Check out landmarks such as the Tower of Trigonio and Heptapyrgion, stop at Igglis for traditional dishes, visit Vlatadon Monastery, and enjoy the amazing view of the city
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Ano Poli
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Ano Poli (the old Upper Town) has insta-worthy paths and colourful spots! Check out landmarks such as the Tower of Trigonio and Heptapyrgion, stop at Igglis for traditional dishes, visit Vlatadon Monastery, and enjoy the amazing view of the city