Guidebook for Thessaloniki
Food Scene
The cannula
4 Taskou Papageorgiouyour nose will lead you there!!
Νέα Φωλιά
4 Aristomenouschoose quality, choose atmosphere, ... choose greek!!
Κιτς και σ’ έφαγα...
89 Olimpoufusion greek cousine
ERGON Agora
42 P. MelaΟ Γύρος της Αριστοτέλους
24 Aristotelousgyros in the greek way
fatty, jucy, tasty ...
Γιόκ Μπαλίκ
34 Eth. Aminiseverything but fish, street food and more
Μάγειρες - Magires
42 Vasileos Irakleiouchoise and fill your plate with greek cousine tastes
Falafel House
54 Al. Svolouonly falafel, only vegan
Bougatsa Giannis
106 Mitropoleosbecause locals know where to get the best bougatsa
Taste Gallery
19 Agias Sofiasfeast for the eyes
all kind of local, regional, national and world products
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The Grocery of Thessaloniki
12 Komninonall kind of local, regional, national and world products
Sightseeing
The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum (or Agora) of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square.
It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s. The forum complex also boasts two Roman baths, one of which has been excavated while the other is buried underneath the city, and a small theater which was also used for gladiatorial games. Although the initial complex was not built in Roman times, it was largely refurbished in the 2nd century. It is believed that the forum and the theater continued to be used until at least the 6th century
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/roman-forum-roman-agora
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Romeins Forum van Thessaloniki
75 OlimpouThe Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum (or Agora) of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square.
It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s. The forum complex also boasts two Roman baths, one of which has been excavated while the other is buried underneath the city, and a small theater which was also used for gladiatorial games. Although the initial complex was not built in Roman times, it was largely refurbished in the 2nd century. It is believed that the forum and the theater continued to be used until at least the 6th century
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/roman-forum-roman-agora
The Roman past of Thessaloniki lies at the heart of the modern city!
The Galerian Complex in the center of Thessaloniki is one of the biggest and most impressive archaeological destinations in Greece!
Travelling back to 300 AD, Emperor Galerius created a unique architectural complex in order to meet the administrative demands of the comercial and political center of thessalonica.
The complex included important buildings like Rotonda, the Triumphal Arch and of course, the Palace! All of them were famous for their beauty and luxury!
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/galerius-palace-complex
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Galerius's Palace
144 EgnatiaThe Roman past of Thessaloniki lies at the heart of the modern city!
The Galerian Complex in the center of Thessaloniki is one of the biggest and most impressive archaeological destinations in Greece!
Travelling back to 300 AD, Emperor Galerius created a unique architectural complex in order to meet the administrative demands of the comercial and political center of thessalonica.
The complex included important buildings like Rotonda, the Triumphal Arch and of course, the Palace! All of them were famous for their beauty and luxury!
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/galerius-palace-complex
The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is perhaps the most distinctive and interesting roman structure of Thessaloniki. It is also one of the most popular destinations of the city along with the White Tower for both locals and tourists.
The arch was commissioned as a triumphal monument by emperor Galerius in order to celebrate the victorious campaign against the Sassanid Persians in 298 A.D. and the capture of their capital Ctesiphon.
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/arch-of-galerius
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Boog van Galerius
144 EgnatiaThe Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is perhaps the most distinctive and interesting roman structure of Thessaloniki. It is also one of the most popular destinations of the city along with the White Tower for both locals and tourists.
The arch was commissioned as a triumphal monument by emperor Galerius in order to celebrate the victorious campaign against the Sassanid Persians in 298 A.D. and the capture of their capital Ctesiphon.
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/arch-of-galerius
Built in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.
After a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.
The administrative needs of the Tetrarchy led Galerius to the construction of the Imperial complex in Thessaloniki because of its importance as one of the capitals.
Original intensions were predicting its use as a mausoleum, although many archaeologists believe it was initially used as a roman temple. The dimensions are quite impressive!
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/rotonda
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Rotonde
5 Pl. Agiou Georgiou RotontaBuilt in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.
After a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.
The administrative needs of the Tetrarchy led Galerius to the construction of the Imperial complex in Thessaloniki because of its importance as one of the capitals.
Original intensions were predicting its use as a mausoleum, although many archaeologists believe it was initially used as a roman temple. The dimensions are quite impressive!
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/rotonda
The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of ThessalonikI. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule.
The White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/white-tower-museum
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Witte Toren van Thessaloniki
The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of ThessalonikI. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule.
The White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
http://www.inthessaloniki.com/en/white-tower-museum
Arts & Culture
The Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is the sole museum dedicated to the art of photography in Greece and is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. It organizes every two years an international photography festival and its activity covers a national span, while it has undertaken important initiatives regarding Greek photography on an international level.
The Museum was founded in 1998 and was seated in Warehouse A on the First Pier of the Port of Thessaloniki in 2001.
http://www.thmphoto.gr/?lang=EN
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Museum of Photography Thessaloniki
The Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is the sole museum dedicated to the art of photography in Greece and is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. It organizes every two years an international photography festival and its activity covers a national span, while it has undertaken important initiatives regarding Greek photography on an international level.
The Museum was founded in 1998 and was seated in Warehouse A on the First Pier of the Port of Thessaloniki in 2001.
http://www.thmphoto.gr/?lang=EN
For some the most important museum of the city, as Thessaloniki is arguably the city that has the most intense Byzantine character and beauty
Hundreds of unique exhibits and artifacts throughout the entire Byzantine period are displayed in several different rooms. It has a rather imposing atmopshere while the presentations are well organized and informative.
Wonderful mosaics and wall paintings, Byzantine icons and religious architecture, impressive jewellery, rare books and scripts await you there.
http://mbp.gr/en
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Museum van Byzantijnse Cultuur
2 Leof. StratouFor some the most important museum of the city, as Thessaloniki is arguably the city that has the most intense Byzantine character and beauty
Hundreds of unique exhibits and artifacts throughout the entire Byzantine period are displayed in several different rooms. It has a rather imposing atmopshere while the presentations are well organized and informative.
Wonderful mosaics and wall paintings, Byzantine icons and religious architecture, impressive jewellery, rare books and scripts await you there.
http://mbp.gr/en
Drinks & Nightlife
COO Cafe|Bar
4 Vasileos Irakleioumeet the alternatives
Φρειδερικο Αγάπη Μου
87 Olimpoucoffee and drinks
Parks & Nature
Lake Kerkini in Northern Greece, one of the most important wetlands in Europe, is considered to be one of the top European bird watching destinations. About 300 bird species have been observed here: some of them nestle, some winter, others stop over for rest or food. Among them, the Pelican and the Pygmy Cormorant are threatened with extinction. The area is also one of the most important cormorants’ and herons’ colonies of the Northern Balkan Peninsula.
http://kerkini.gr/eng/
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Lake Kerkini
Lake Kerkini in Northern Greece, one of the most important wetlands in Europe, is considered to be one of the top European bird watching destinations. About 300 bird species have been observed here: some of them nestle, some winter, others stop over for rest or food. Among them, the Pelican and the Pygmy Cormorant are threatened with extinction. The area is also one of the most important cormorants’ and herons’ colonies of the Northern Balkan Peninsula.
http://kerkini.gr/eng/
The Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park, in short distance from the urban centre of Thessaloniki, offers great opportunities for walking, bird-watching, photography or simply for getting away from the noise of the city.
Each season has something different to offer: in winter, huge flocks of water birds and birds of prey congregate at Nea Agathoupoli, in spring, the forest glades are alive with birdsong and the wild horses come down to the riverbanks, in the summer the coastal area is pleasantly cool and ideal for walking, while autumn is the time to see great flocks of shorebirds in the Kalohori lagoon and the Alyki Kitrous salt works.
http://axiosdelta.gr/en/eco-routes/%CF%87%CF%8
Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park
Egnatia OdosThe Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park, in short distance from the urban centre of Thessaloniki, offers great opportunities for walking, bird-watching, photography or simply for getting away from the noise of the city.
Each season has something different to offer: in winter, huge flocks of water birds and birds of prey congregate at Nea Agathoupoli, in spring, the forest glades are alive with birdsong and the wild horses come down to the riverbanks, in the summer the coastal area is pleasantly cool and ideal for walking, while autumn is the time to see great flocks of shorebirds in the Kalohori lagoon and the Alyki Kitrous salt works.
http://axiosdelta.gr/en/eco-routes/%CF%87%CF%8
he Koroneia and Volvi National Park is located in just 25Km from Thessaloniki. It is a rare complex of wetland ecosystems that includes hygrophilous forests, two large lakes (Koronia and Volvi), wet meadows, mudflats, rivers, scrub and farmland. The area has great biodiversity, which includes some important habitats like the lakeside forest of Apollonia being the only region in Greece that hosts mixed colony of gray herons and storks. The area is important for passage and wintering of many bird species, some of them nesting also here. In the two wetlands of Koronia nad Volvi Lakes overwinter on a regular basis more than 20,000 birds.
Lake Koroneia
he Koroneia and Volvi National Park is located in just 25Km from Thessaloniki. It is a rare complex of wetland ecosystems that includes hygrophilous forests, two large lakes (Koronia and Volvi), wet meadows, mudflats, rivers, scrub and farmland. The area has great biodiversity, which includes some important habitats like the lakeside forest of Apollonia being the only region in Greece that hosts mixed colony of gray herons and storks. The area is important for passage and wintering of many bird species, some of them nesting also here. In the two wetlands of Koronia nad Volvi Lakes overwinter on a regular basis more than 20,000 birds.
Essentials
Lazaropoulos, Harilaos
nuts, dried fruits and more