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ABOUT THE CITY
- - Thessaloniki at a glance
    - Friendly, charming and with a hint of mystery and wealth of cultural attractions, the second largest city in Greece is located in the northern part of the country. It is a longtime melting pot of cultures, a feature that is reflected in the spicy flavors with eastern influences, as well as flavors from France and the Balkans, as well as the cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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  - Moments in History
    - - Moments in History
        Due to the strategic importance of the Thermaikos Gulf and its residential advantages, numerous settlements developed around it, starting in the Neolithic Era and the Bronze Age. Archaeologists have unearthed sites from the Iron Age and the later eras (9th-4th century BC). According to sources, these settlements comprised the 26 towns that united to form the city.
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      - Roman Period
        The administrative organisation of the city during the Hellenistic era followed the model employed in other Greek cities. It retained a type of administrative autonomy after its conquest by the Romans, who contributed to its rapid growth.
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      - Byzantine Era
        The historical character of Thessaloniki is undoubtedly linked to its Byzantine life. The walls and extant inscriptions record the tumultuous history of the city. The walled city and its monuments could reasonably be described as an open museum.
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      - Ottoman Period
        The city acquired an Eastern character. Mosques were built throughout its neighbourhoods, new building complexes, religious schools, Bezesteni (an indoor market) and bathhouses became the hubs of the city’s new reality.
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      - 20th & 21st Century
        The 20th century held a number of changes for Thessaloniki. In 1912, Thessaloniki was liberated from the Ottoman Empire and annexed to the Greek state. Within a few decades, major historical events took place in the city.
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DISCOVER
- - Areas of the city
    - - Ano Poli
        Behind the dense construction and apartment buildings a different Thessaloniki is discovered.
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      - The Waterfront of Thessaloniki
        An ideal place for walking or biking giving performances, having coffee, meeting friends…. It’s all yours!
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      - Modiano Market
        Its construction started in 1922 and finished in 1930 by architect Eli Modiano.
        
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  - Museums
  - UNESCO Monuments
    - The walled city and its monuments can reasonably be called an open Byzantine Museum. All city monuments, Byzantine, Post-Byzantine and Ottoman – have been declared as historical landmark monuments. Fifteen (15) of the Early Christian-Byzantine monuments were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.
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  - Historical and Military Cemeteries
    - The area of Thessaloniki hosts numerous cemeteries from all historical periods. Some of them are of particular importance to the city and its people.
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  - Feel the city
    - - Markets
        Places where the past is consistent with the future. Stores that offer daily fresh products, spices, olives, fish, meat, cafes, bakeries, candy and marshmallows, restaurants and snack bars, clothes and much more.
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      - Food Scene – Gastronomy
        Nowhere else in Greece can one find so many different flavours combined on the same table. Various ingredients are combined wisely and artfully to produce tasty, balanced dishes.
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      - Fun & Leisure
        If you think that everyone in Thessaloniki is rushing somewhere all day, just wait until nightfall.
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VISIT
- Around Thessaloniki
- Must See
- Maps
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ABOUT THE CITY
- - Thessaloniki at a glance
    - Friendly, charming and with a hint of mystery and wealth of cultural attractions, the second largest city in Greece is located in the northern part of the country. It is a longtime melting pot of cultures, a feature that is reflected in the spicy flavors with eastern influences, as well as flavors from France and the Balkans, as well as the cosmopolitan atmosphere.
      Read more
    - Close
  - Moments in History
    - - Moments in History
        Due to the strategic importance of the Thermaikos Gulf and its residential advantages, numerous settlements developed around it, starting in the Neolithic Era and the Bronze Age. Archaeologists have unearthed sites from the Iron Age and the later eras (9th-4th century BC). According to sources, these settlements comprised the 26 towns that united to form the city.
        Close
      - Roman Period
        The administrative organisation of the city during the Hellenistic era followed the model employed in other Greek cities. It retained a type of administrative autonomy after its conquest by the Romans, who contributed to its rapid growth.
        Close
      - Byzantine Era
        The historical character of Thessaloniki is undoubtedly linked to its Byzantine life. The walls and extant inscriptions record the tumultuous history of the city. The walled city and its monuments could reasonably be described as an open museum.
        Close
      - Ottoman Period
        The city acquired an Eastern character. Mosques were built throughout its neighbourhoods, new building complexes, religious schools, Bezesteni (an indoor market) and bathhouses became the hubs of the city’s new reality.
        Close
      - 20th & 21st Century
        The 20th century held a number of changes for Thessaloniki. In 1912, Thessaloniki was liberated from the Ottoman Empire and annexed to the Greek state. Within a few decades, major historical events took place in the city.
        Close
    - Close
- Close
DISCOVER
- - Areas of the city
    - - Ano Poli
        Behind the dense construction and apartment buildings a different Thessaloniki is discovered.
        Close
      - The Waterfront of Thessaloniki
        An ideal place for walking or biking giving performances, having coffee, meeting friends…. It’s all yours!
        Close
      - Modiano Market
        Its construction started in 1922 and finished in 1930 by architect Eli Modiano.
        
        Close
    - Close
  - Museums
  - UNESCO Monuments
    - The walled city and its monuments can reasonably be called an open Byzantine Museum. All city monuments, Byzantine, Post-Byzantine and Ottoman – have been declared as historical landmark monuments. Fifteen (15) of the Early Christian-Byzantine monuments were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.
    - Close
  - Historical and Military Cemeteries
    - The area of Thessaloniki hosts numerous cemeteries from all historical periods. Some of them are of particular importance to the city and its people.
    - Close
  - Feel the city
    - - Markets
        Places where the past is consistent with the future. Stores that offer daily fresh products, spices, olives, fish, meat, cafes, bakeries, candy and marshmallows, restaurants and snack bars, clothes and much more.
        Close
      - Food Scene – Gastronomy
        Nowhere else in Greece can one find so many different flavours combined on the same table. Various ingredients are combined wisely and artfully to produce tasty, balanced dishes.
        Close
      - Fun & Leisure
        If you think that everyone in Thessaloniki is rushing somewhere all day, just wait until nightfall.
        Close
    - Close
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VISIT
- Around Thessaloniki
- Must See
- Maps
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Balcinet – Balkan Cities Network
Balcinet was established by the City of Thessaloniki in 2000 aiming at the promotion of the cooperation between the city members of the Balkan peninsula through the exchange of know-how and the development of friendly, cultural and business relations in the fields of Culture and Sports, Environment and Urban Development.

Members: 32 Balkan cities
EUROPA NOSTRA
Network of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage
Its aim is the promotion of the cultural and natural heritage of Europe.
Seat: The Hague, Brussels
Members: 250 member organisations

www.europanostra.org
IBSC (International Black Sea Club)
It was founded in 1992 in Odessa, Ukraine.
International Black Sea Club is a non-governmental organization uniting several cities on the Black Sea and in its vicinity. It has the status of Observer in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation organization and the special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Members: 27 cities

Thessaloniki participates as an associate member
European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius
The Network of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius is an international network, which seeks to promote and preserve the unique cultural heritage based on the mission of the two Saints in the early Middle Ages.
Its activities promote the living legacy of Cyril and Methodius and the Christian roots and values based on respect and dialogue between people of different cultures and faiths. The City of Thessaloniki as the birthplace of the two Saints and as a Byzantine city as well, is an active member of the network.

Seat of the Secretariat: Zlin, Czech Republic
Members: 12 cities and organizations

www.cyril-methodius.eu
EUROCITIES – The network of major European cities
EUROCITIES is the network of major European cities and it was founded in 1986. Through six thematic forums, a wide range of working groups, projects, activities and events, it offers members a platform for sharing knowledge and exchanging ideas. The objective is to reinforce the important role that local governments should play in a multilevel governance structure. It aims to shape the opinions of Brussels stakeholders and ultimately shift the focus of EU legislation in a way which allows city governments to tackle strategic challenges at local level.

Seat: Brussels, Belgium
Members: over 130 of Europe’s largest cities and 40 partner cities

www.eurocities.eu

Networks in brief

Balcinet – Balkan Cities Network

EUROPA NOSTRA

IBSC (International Black Sea Club)

European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius

EUROCITIES – The network of major European cities

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