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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ThessalonikiThessaloniki - Wikipedia

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   Thessaloniki was the 2014 European Youth Capital. The city's main university, Aristotle University, is the largest in Greece and the Balkans. [13] The city was founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon, who named it after his wife Thessalonike, daughter of Philip II of Macedon and sister of Alexander the Great.

2. www.theintrepidguide.com › things-to-do-in33 BEST Things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece (The Ultimate ...

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   • Visit the landmark White Tower of Thessaloniki. The White Tower is a striking landmark on the waterfront. The imposing cylindrical structure stands 112 ft (34m) tall and is one of the most visited monuments in Thessaloniki.
   • Statue of Alexander the Great. A short walk from the White Tower stands an imperious bronze statue of Alexander the Great. Unveiled in 1974, the work by artist Evaggelos Moustakas commemorates the rule of the legendary king born in nearby Pella.
   • Take a Tour of Pella, Alexander the Great’s birthplace. Alexander the Great’s statue is worth a look, especially as it is close to many other leading things to do in Thessaloniki.
   • Take a selfie at The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos. The Umbrellas is another modern artwork on the endlessly diverting waterfront, built to mark Thessaloniki’s year as the European Capital of Culture.

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4. www.greecetravel.com › thessalonikiTravel Guide to Thessaloniki: Greece's Hippest City

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   A Guide to Greece's Hippest City. Thessaloniki, (also known as Salonika or Saloniki,) has given Greece some of its greatest musicians, artists, poets and thinkers. It has some of the most beautiful beaches and has some of the finest hotels and best restaurants in northern Greece. Home to the Thessaloniki Film Festival and the International ...

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5. www.visitgreece.gr › mainland › macedoniaThessaloniki - Visit Greece

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   The metropolis of Thessaloniki has a population of over a million and is the biggest city in the northern part of Greece. It is built by Thermaïkos and Strymonikos Gulf, on fertile grounds resting beside the Rivers of Axios, Gallikos and Loudias, as well as the lakes Koroneia and Volvi. Findings prove that Thessaloniki has been inhabited since ...

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6. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g189473Thessaloniki, Greece: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   86,671. Thessaloniki. Sprawling along the edge of the Thermaic Gulf, Thessaloniki is a seaside showcase of Greek history from ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins to the modern high-rises lining its beaches. Plus, after sundown, Greece’s cultural capital hums with some of the best nightlife options in the Aegean. Read more.

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7. www.lonelyplanet.com › thessalonikiThessaloniki travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe

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   Thessaloniki. Greece, Europe. Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with – it has beauty, chaos, history and culture, a remarkable cuisine and wonderful, vast sea views. This is Greece’s second city, which, like the rest of the country, has suffered the hit of the economic crisis, but the streets remain full of life and vibrancy.

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › thessalonikiWhy you should go to Thessaloniki - Lonely Planet

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Compact Thessaloniki is a pleasure to walk around, its waterfront never more than a 15-minute stroll from the city center. This scale makes it easy to delve into the city’s history and architectural wonders. The city’s landmark 34m (111ft)-high White Tower served as a prison and place of execution during Ottoman times.