Things to do in Thessaloniki

Hear about things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece, as the Newbie Traveler talks to Carol from Ambrosia Vacation about the town that was for centuries the biggest town in Greece and is however Greece’s second-biggest city.

Carol claims, “Thessaloniki is remarkable. It is intriguing. It is a metropolis total of record. It’s a lovely city, great foods, wonderful spots to go to about Thessaloniki.  I may possibly prefer it far more than Athens since Athens is chaotic whereas Thessaloniki is a lot extra walkable, a significant city with a modest-town feel.”

Carol claims we will need a least of 3 days in the city right before checking out even further afield. She commences us along the waterfront as we stroll from Aristotelous Sq. to the White Tower of Thessaloniki. Like considerably of the metropolis, the White Tower arrives from the Byzantine interval, when the city was the 2nd major town in the Byzantine Empire. All through the time of Ottoman rule, the White Tower turned a notorious jail. 

The city goes again to 315 BC, just 8 years after the loss of life of Alexander the Fantastic, and was named for his 50 %-sister. It was a big metropolis in Roman moments and is highlighted in 2 of the letters of the Apostle Paul (I & II Thessalonians). From Roman occasions, you can see the continues to be of a victory arch, a hippodrome, and a forum.

The higher town is stuffed with Byzantine church buildings. The Partitions of Thessaloniki, the churches, monasteries, and Byzantine baths are all part of a UNESCO Planet Heritage web-site. Carol says if you see only 1 spot of the town, it should really be the upper city. She particularly endorses the churches of Saint Nikolaos the Orphan and of Saint Demetrius, who is the city’s patron saint. Demetrius was martyred in the metropolis in  306 Advert. She also endorses the monasteries of Vlatadon and Latomou.

Some of the very best views of the city are from the Trigonio (Triangle) tower.

There are some interesting museums in Thessaloniki, such as the birthplace of Attaturk, the Jewish Museum, the Byzantine museum, and the archeological museum.

From the time of Ottoman rule, you can visit the Pasha’s Gardens and the Bey Hamam. You can also even now see the Ottoman influence in the meals of the region. There are a quantity of small eating places that have menus primarily based all-around either the consume Tsipouro or the drink Ouzo. Carol endorses a plate of Mousaka or Hunkar Begendi as perfectly as a visit to the colourful town marketplaces.

For aspect journeys, Carol suggests Mt Olympus, which is not that far away, or a take a look at to just one of the 3 legs of the Chalkidiki Peninsula. Below you can discover chaotic beach resorts, tranquil seaside towns, or even Historic Mt Athos, which you must be a man to stop by. Go to the ruins of Roman Philippi or the wine location of Naoussa.

Thessaloniki may perhaps be the Greek Metropolis that hasn’t been on your itinerary but really should be. 

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Show Notes

AmbrosiaTravel
Thessaloniki
Aristotelous Sq.
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Athonos Square
Demetrius of Thessaloniki
Church of Hosios David
Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos
Hagios Demetrios
Vlatades Monastery
Moni Lazariston
Bey Hamam
Alaca Imaret Mosque
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Atatürk Museum (Thessaloniki)
10 Stops In Jewish Thessaloniki – Greece Is
Heptapyrgion (Thessaloniki)
Pasha Gardens
Mourga – Restaurant
Tsipouro
Ouzo
Rakı
Moussaka
Hunkar Begendi
Mourbeti – Restaurant
Bougatsa Giannis – Restaurant
Museum of Byzantine Lifestyle
Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
Modiano Current market
Kapani Market
The Blue Cup – Cafe
Taverna Rembetika Ladadika
Chalkidiki Peninsula
Mount Athos
Ammouliani
Sithonia
Philippi
Vergina
Naousa
Naoussa Wine
Mount Olympus
Platamon Castle

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