Thessaloniki - Wikipedia
Thessaloniki (/ ˌθɛsələˈniːki /; Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη [θesaloˈnici] ⓘ), also known as Thessalonica (English: / ˌθɛsələˈnaɪkə, ˌθɛsəˈlɒnɪkə /), Saloniki, Salonika, or Salonica (/ səˈlɒnɪkə, ˌsæləˈniːkə /), is the second-largest city in Greece, with slightly over one million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of the geographic reg...
Why you should go to Thessaloniki - Lonely Planet
Feb 1, 2024 · Often eclipsed by Athens, Thessaloniki – Greece’s second-largest city – shouldn’t be overlooked. This student metropolis has a relaxed vibe and great nightlife, ancient sites, fabulous food and nearby wineries that will give anyone plenty to explore for a weekend break or longer, all year round.
33 BEST Things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece (The Ultimate ...
Oct 29, 2022 · Thessaloniki is also Greece’s second most populous city: modern, vibrant, and infused with Mediterranean character. It is the capital of culture in Greece and is home to leading festivals and art shows. There are world-class museums and a …
Thessaloniki travel - Lonely Planet | 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. Best Things to Do.
15 Best Things to Do in Thessaloniki (Greece) - The Crazy Tourist
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Thessaloniki: 1. White Tower of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki’s signature monument, the cylindrical, six-storey White Tower shows up on postcards and souvenirs and is the image many people in Greece call to …
Thessaloniki | Greece, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 3, 2024 · Thessaloníki, city and dímos (municipality), Central Macedonia (Modern Greek: Kendrikí Makedonía), on the western Chalcidice (Chalkidikí) peninsula at the head of a bay on the Gulf of Thérmai (Thermaïkós). An important industrial and commercial centre, second to Athens (Athína) in population and to.
Thessaloniki - Visit Greece
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.