Thermaikos Bay has a length of 160 kilometers, is considered one of the most beautiful and largest in Greece. It is located in the …
Vikos National Park is the narrow Vikos Gorge, Aoos, Mount Timfi (with its largest peak, Hamila Peak, 2497 m) and several villages …
Ancient Stagira is a small-sized Greek polis located on the peninsula of Halkidiki, which became deserted in the 1st century BC. T …
The central market of Thessaloniki "Modiano" is located in the central part of the city. The architect Eli Modiano designed the bu …
Monument to Alexander the Great, erected in 1973, is located on the embankment of the Aegean Sea, in the Greek city of Thessalonik …
The monument to Philip II is located in Greece in the city of Thessaloniki, which founded this city and here the king was born and …
The Old Town (Ano Poli) is one of the main attractions of the Greek city of Thessaloniki. It is located north of its central part …
Alistrati Cave is located 6 kilometers from the village of the same name. One of the oldest and most beautiful caves in Greece. It …
Panagia Chalkeon Church is built of red brick. Above it is decorated with arches and semi-columns. The perimeter of the church …
Aristotle Square is the central square of the Greek city of Thessaloniki, named after the famous ancient Greek philosopher Aristot …
Platania Beach is located near a village called Sarti, in the southern part of Sithonia. This attraction is not large, on the cont …
Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest churches in Thessaloniki. The cathedral is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main …
The White Tower is considered a symbol of Thessaloniki, its main attraction. Located on the shore of the Thermal Bay, consists of …
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Greece, then you should definitely visit the central market of Thessaloniki – …
The ancient city of Dion, dedicated to Zeus, was previously less popular. Now, over time, it has become the largest tourist destin …
One of the most beautiful and pristine reservoirs in Greece are the Little Lake and the Great Lake Prespa, which are located in th …
After visiting the Greek capital, you should definitely walk to the Roman agora. The idea of creating this place belongs to Julius …
The Temple of Gregory Palamas dates back to the 13th century. At first it was a small cathedral in the form of a three-nave basili …
In the center of Thessaloniki near the embankment you can see a unique monument called “Saw”. The sharp is directed upwards and sy …
The Church of St. Nicholas is located in the Greek city of Thessaloniki. Refers to the early Byzantine period, built in the time o …
It is worth noting that most tourists tend to visit cultural and historical sights. It doesn’t matter which country you travel to. …
Aristotle University in Thessaloniki or Aristotle University was well deservedly awarded the title of the largest academic institu …
Cave of St. George in the village of Kilkis near the hill of the same name. It's big enough. Routes that are explored and offered …
The temple of Dmitry of Thessaloniki is one of the central and main temples of Thessaloniki. It contains the relics of the saint, …
The Church of the Holy Apostles in Thessaloniki was built in the form of a cross-domed basilica. Its dome is supported by 4 arches …
The ruins of the Roman Forum and the Greek agora always attract the attention of tourists. They are considered the most famous sig …
The Church of St. Panteleimon in Thessaloniki is an example of an early Byzantine temple. Located in the eastern part of the city …
Edessa is the most water-rich city in Europe and the world. Previously, it was even called Wodena (from the word “water”). Waterfa …
A huge number of travelers admire beautiful landscapes and panoramas of megacities from observation decks. Greece is no exception …
The embankment of Thessaloniki, shaped like a boomerang, is one of the most visited attractions in Greece. On the territory of the …
It is worth noting that according to some sources, the Heavenly Patron in Thessaloniki is Dmitry. He was a martyr and also held th …
The Aladja Imaret Mosque is located in the central part of Thessaloniki on Kassandra Street near St. Dmitry's Cathedral. This is a …
The monument to Lambrakis is located in the historical center of the city at the scene of the murder of a famous politician. The o …
Vlatadon Monastery belongs to the period of Byzantine architecture. Dating back to 1350-1370. Its founder was Empress Anna of the …
Meteors in Greek means “floating in the air”. The complex of rock monasteries is located on the outskirts of the Thessaly Plain. F …
This is an easy, sightseeing tour, which usually guests combine with shopping or free time, during which you can drink a cup of Gr …
Want to get acquainted with Greece, but do not want to be tied to a fixed program? But at the same time, are you tired of driving …
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Greece is a country with a long history, but everyone comes here for their own. I was born in the USSR in 1988 and retur …
Thessaloniki is a living port city on the shores of the Thermaikos Bay with a centuries-old history, where Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman traditions intertwined. The city preserves monuments of antiquity, medieval fortresses and cozy embankments, and its atmosphere combines the business rhythm of the university and quiet sea romance. In Thessaloniki you can feel the attraction of the past and at the same time modern life with markets, cafes and cultural events.
Man-made sights of the city amaze with diversity: The White Tower on the embankment is a symbol of Thessaloniki, Aristotle Square and the central Modiano market with a lively atmosphere, the architecture of the temples - Hagia Sophia and the Temple of Dmitry of Thessaloniki, the Church of Panagia Chalkeon and St. Nicholas Orfanos. The historical ruins of the Greek agora and the Roman agora coexist with the monuments of Alexander the Great and Philip II, and the old town of Ano Poli, the monastery of Vlatadon and the Alatza Imaret mosque give an idea of the multi-layered cultural palette of Thessaloniki.
The natural gems around the city and in the region are diverse: Thermaikos Bay with kilometer-long promenades and beaches, Alistrati Cave and St. George Cave, known for its stalactites and stalakmites, as well as Vikos Aoos National Park with the narrow Vikos Gorge and Mount Timfi, where Gamila Peak rises. Nearby are the waterfalls of Edessa and the thermal springs of Loutra Aridea, and the lakes of Prespa and the archaeological sites in Dion and Pella expand the range of what to see in the surrounding area.
On our site, all these attractions are collected on an interactive map: you can see the objects, read brief descriptions and photos, mark interesting points and lay the best routes around the city and regions. The routing feature will help you quickly plan a day walk or a multi-day itinerary through museums, temples and natural places, taking into account distances and time.
You can explore Thessaloniki on your own, walking along the promenade, markets and streets of the old city, or book excursions with local guides to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and hear live stories. Guides will offer themed routes through archaeological areas, Byzantine temples and natural pearls, and independent walks will give freedom of discovery - both options reveal the city in their own way.
Come to Thessaloniki to personally see the combination of history and sea, discover familiar and new places and collect your own impressions. Plan your trip, mark your favorite attractions on the map, and go for discoveries – the city is waiting to share its stories and views.
