Thessaloniki is one of the most popular cities of the Balkan region and the second biggest in Greece, after Athens. Surrounded by the mountain of Hortiatis and facing the Thermaikos gulf, Thessaloniki is well known for its connection with the seafront and the very nice coastal promenade of Nikis street. In addition, as it is a city with rich history over the centuries, Thessaloniki has unique archaeological sites and remarkable museums. The famous White Tower, a remarkable fortress next to the sea, is the symbol of the city and Thessalonica’s main meeting point. Some of the most interesting museums and art centers of the city comprise the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Byzantine Culture, the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, the Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and the Thessaloniki Science Museum. Moreover, the Byzantine building of Rotonda and the upper part of the city (upper town) within the famous castle and the old wooden houses is also worthy visiting. Furthermore, the Arch and Tomb of Galerius known as "Kamara" is also a monument that you should visit. In addition, Thessaloniki is famous for its International Trade Fair that takes place every September and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.

Lifestyle Thessaloniki

Apart from its historical significance and rich cultural heritage, Thessaloniki is also popular for its lifestyle and relaxing atmosphere. A unique variety of shops, commercial centres, exhibitions, museums, cultural events and festivals infuse a unique rhythm to the city all year long. Hence, Thessaloniki has the title of the most vibrant student city in Greece. Regarding your site seeing some of the places you should visit include the Aristotelus square, the market district of Modiano and of course the shopping streets of Tsimiski and Egnatia. Moreover, there are all kinds of hotels in Thessaloniki. A great variety that ranges from cheap Thessaloniki hotels to 5-star luxurious Thessaloniki hotels is ready to fulfil all your requirements. Regarding your nightlife, Thessaloniki offers a great range of bars, cafes, restaurants and student clubs. In particular, many bars, cafes and restaurants are located in the old renovated district of Ladadika. Ladadika area comprises the soul of Thessalonica’s nightlife, where many small taverns and cozy bars give a special colour during the winter nights. On the other hand, during summer the coastal part of Thermaikos should surely be your first choice. Open bars and cafes with terraces facing the sea promise unforgettable moments.

Transportation

Thessaloniki has good public transport composed of a strong bus network. This network connects areas within the city to each other as well as to district capitals and outside areas. Thessaloniki is a small city. Its major attractions are not too far away from each other. You can even explore Thessaloniki on foot! The main gates to Thessaloniki are its International airport and its seaport. OSE is running the national railway from/to Athens and other cities of Greece. The city is also very well connected by highways. Finally, Thessaloniki is also connected by plane with many cities of Greece (Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini) and abroad (London, Berlin, Paris, Rome).