Thessaloniki guide

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Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece with a population of 1,000,000 inhabitants, is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It stretches over twelve kilometers in a bowl formed by low hills facing a bay that opens into the Gulf Thermaikos. It was founded about 315 B.C., on a site of old prehistoric settlements going back to 2300 B.C., by Cassander, King of Macedonia, and was named after his wife, Thessaloniki, sister of Alexander The Great. Since then, Thessaloniki has become the chief city of Macedonia and its most important commercial port. In Roman times it was visited by Saint Paul, who preached the new religion, and who later addressed his two well-known epistles (the oldest written documents of Christian literature) to the Christians of Thessaloniki. Modern Architecture The modern era of material and cultural development in Thessaloniki dates from its liberation in 1912, when Thessaloniki became the capital city of Northern Greece. The Ministry of Northern Greece, the Cathedral, the Court of Justice, in addition to other major government institutions, are situated today in the city. The town has today two quite distinct sectors: The "old town", continuously undergoing reconstruction, and the modern sector, whose many modern buildings are examples of advanced architecture.

Culutural Life In addition to the University, there are numerous institutions that contribute to the academic and cultural life of the city. Among them are the Macedonian University, The Archeological and Byzantine museums, the Folklore museum, the State Conservatory, Theatres and Orchestras, the Society of Macedonian Studies, the Institute for Balkan Studies, and other cultural and artistic organisations. Today! Today Thessaloniki is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centres in the Mediterranean. This is evident from its financial and commercial activities, its port with its special Free Zone, which provides facilities to the other Balkan countries, its international airport, its important industrial complex, its annual International Trade Fair, etc.

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@ the airport. One more early morning flight to Thessaloniki. One more same-day trip. One more hectic day.

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Canvas Prints of Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, from Robert Hardin... http://t.co/JbAQXGai

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The last Greek specialty from the appropriately named Goodbye cafe at Thessaloniki http://t.co/um3NJMaM

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έρωτας... Vasilis Papakonstantinou - Thessaloniki: http://t.co/yeRlek9O via @youtube

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Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
At the Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki, enjoy breathtaking views of gardens or mountains from a furnished balcony or patio. Welcome to a gracious 42-sq.-metre room offering traditional Macedonian and Greek inspired decor. Deluxe amenities include one king or ...
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Hotel Les Lazaristes
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Hotel Les Lazaristes is facing the Moni Lazariston Complex in Thessaloniki, one of the most important cultural centres of Greece. The hotel's location allows easy access to the city centre and the airport, and direct access to the harbour, the railway st...
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Art Apartments
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Art Appartments are located in Doxis street, in the center of Thessaloniki. The fully furnitshed, newly rennovated appartments named "Art Appartments" are part of the succesful Art Hotels chain: Plaza Art Hotel, La Piscine Plaza Art Hote and Galaxy Art Ho...
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Museum of Byzantine Culture
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The White Tower is to house a major new permanent exhibition devoted to the city of Thessaloniki and its people, organized by the Museum of Byzantine Culture. The new exhibition at the White Tower - which is the symbol of Thessaloniki, by historical coin...
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The Tobacco Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Tobacco Hotel is the transformation of one of the oldest tobacco houses of Thessaloniki into a first class hotel right in the city centre. Having opened in the autumn of 2004, The Tobacco Hotel aspires to offer you a home away from home whether you vi...
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Kalfayan Galleries
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Third generation art dealers from Thessaloniki, Roupen and Arsen Kalfayan have established a solid reputation that goes beyond their family’s history in art collecting and trade. In spite of their knowledge of the art of other periods and cultures, ...
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State Museum of Contemporary Art
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The State Museum of Contemporary Art is situated in the northeast wing of the Moni Lazariston complex, with a total area of 3,300 square meters. The building was modified into a museum according to modern international standards. The exhibition halls of t...
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Museum of Photography
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is the only photography museum in Greece. Its goals include organising exhibitions and publications, supporting historical research and criticism on the subject of Greek photography, creating an updated library with ...
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Hotel Athina
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Hotel Athina is situated in the eastern side of the city of Thessaloniki. The hotel was completed in 2002 and is situated in a very peaceful and convenient part of town. The hotel offers free parking, an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a comfortable lobby, ...
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Goulandris Natural History Museum
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre (or EKBY by its Greek initials) has its roots in the Goulandris Natural History Museum, Thessaloniki. The Museum was established in Athens in 1964 as a non-profit institute for research, public awareness, information, and...
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Capsis Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Comfort, professionalism and superb level of services represent the core qualities offered in Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki. Latest technology designs and recent renovation have made Capsis one of the best-known and foremost central hotels in Thessaloniki, be...
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Electra Palace Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Electra Palace Hotel comprises the most elegant property in Thessaloniki’s center with magnificent view over “Aristotelous” square and the azure stretch of Thermaikos gulf. It is located within the economical, cultural and shopping h...
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Miami Restaurant
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Nobody seems to forget the first moments of the soft sea breeze or the first flickering of desire. Fortunately there are still Bars and restaurants where this beauty is kept and safely guarded. Like the Miami Restaurant in Thermaikos. In the far end...
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Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki has been founded to honour the rich and creative Sephardic heritage as it evolved in the city after the 15th century. Consequent to the horrible expulsion from Spain by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492, Jews began to arrive...
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Mediterranean Palace
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Mediterranean Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki is a five - star hotel of ultimate hospitality for guests with high expectations. It is close to one of the most picturesque areas of the city called “Ladadika” and it has a magnificent view of th...
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El Greco Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The city of Thessaloniki and Hotel El Greco welcome you to the heart of northern Greece, the gateway to the Balkans and the easternmost border of Europe to Asia. Hotel El Greco is the ideal choice for visitors to the city of Thessaloniki either for busine...
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Restaurant 1901
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
In Restaurant 1901 Thessaloniki you taste lunches and meals at the excellent exterior and interior lounges. Wandering around the site you have a brief view ...
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Galaxy Art Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Galaxy Art Hotel was fully rennovated in 2006 and is located in the magnificent area of Oreokastro, in Thessaloniki and belongs to the successful Art Hotel chain (Plaza Art Hotel, Lapiscine Art Hotel and Art Aprtments). Nicos Aggelides, the famous ...
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Sun Beach Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
For your own escape or for your business trip, choose Sun Beach Hotel and make your stay an unalloyed pleasure. The staff of Sun Beach look forward to offering you that special hospitality – a blend of the contemporary and the traditional. Clos...
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Thessaloniki Concert Hall
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Organisation of Thessaloniki Concert Hall (founded on February, 1993) is a public foundation which operates and manages the Congressional and Cultural Center titled "Thessaloniki Concert Hall". The Friends of Music Society was founded in The...
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Galaxias Beach Hotel
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
The Galaxias Beach Hotel is a 4-star seaside resort situated on the beautiful sandy, 'Blue Flag'-awarded beach in the sun-drenched bay of Thessaloniki, between two small villages, Nei Epivates and Agia Triada. Galaxias Beach Hotel is also convenient...
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1901 Restaurant
Located in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Welcome to "1901". The 1901 Restaurant is located in the historical area of Ladadika (olive oil place) in the heart of Thessaloniki. The building was erected in 1852 by the famous Italian architects Gauchi Bross. It was constructed using p...
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Le Palace Hotel
Porto Palace Hotel
Astoria Hotel
Thessaloniki Museum of Cinema
Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art
Royal Hotel