Thessaloniki

Step into the layered soul of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city and cultural capital of the North, where the iconic White Tower stands sentinel over the sparkling Thermaic Gulf, the grand Byzantine walls and the Rotunda—once a Roman temple, then a church, mosque, and now a museum—whisper 1,700 years of history, and the bustling Aristotelous Square opens onto a lively waterfront promenade lined with cafés, neoclassical buildings, and the gentle lapping of the sea. Wander the atmospheric Ano Poli (Upper Town) with its narrow lanes, Ottoman houses, and panoramic views from the Trigonio Tower, explore the Archaeological Museum’s stunning treasures from ancient Macedonia (including the Vergina finds), or savor the city’s legendary street food at the Kapani Market and Ladadika district—all in a cosmopolitan city that perfectly blends Byzantine splendor, Ottoman echoes, Jewish heritage, and the warm, open-hearted spirit of northern Greece.

Savor rich bougatsa (custard pie) dusted with cinnamon, fresh seafood meze, spicy soutzoukakia, and chilled tsipouro amid lively ouzeries, sea breezes, and the unmistakable rhythm of a city that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive.

Thessaloniki isn’t just a destination—it’s Greece’s most authentic cultural crossroads of history, flavor, and northern soul—plan your Thessaloniki adventure today!

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