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. The construction of Via Egnatia (146-120BC), connecting Dyrrachium to Evros, helped elevate Thessaloniki to a major commercial, cultural

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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

Kapani Market Kapani is the oldest open public market of Thessaloniki, located in the heart of the traditional city center. Market shops include fresh produce, spices, olives, fish, meat, traditional coffee shops, bakeries, sweets and loukoumi shops, tavernas, meze (small plates) and ouzeri restaurants, clothes and more. The streets, shops and restaurants are regularly full

Residents and visitors can enjoy a walk or a run along the Waterfront of Thessaloniki, which is about five kilometers in length, from the Concert Hall to the port. The waterfront is linear and relatively limited in width, giving it the characteristics of a narrow beachfront. The sea of the Thermaikos Gulf and the sky

The historical profile of Thessaloniki, began in the Hellenistic era and has continued uninterrupted to the present day, it is mainly linked to its Byzantine life. 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 historical landmark monuments. Fifteen

Dimitria Historical and Military Cemeteries Buildings – Architecture Museums Monuments UNESCO Monuments  

Thessaloniki is surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and locations that can inspire every visitor with their natural beauty. The north part of the city is covered by woods on the hill slopes, while in the district of Polichni in the North-East, there are six watermills still standing since Byzantine times, reflecting pre-industrial technology. Further on in

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki The AMTH is considered one of the country’s most important museums. Museum collection includes findings from the area of Thessaloniki and the wider northern Greece. The eight permanent exhibition units, structured thematically, represent all aspects of private and public life in antiquity. 6 M. Andronikou St., T +3O 231O 83O 538

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. By the mid-20th century, the city had changed radically in image, size and population. In 1917, a devastating