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See all on WikipediaThessaloniki , also known as Thessalonica (English: /ˌθɛsələˈnaɪkə, ˌθɛsəˈlɒnɪkə/), Saloniki, Salonika, or Salonica (/səˈlɒnɪkə, ˌsæləˈniːkə/), is the second-largest city in Greece, with slightly over one million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia, the … See more
The original name of the city was Θεσσαλονίκη Thessaloníkē. It was named after the princess Thessalonike of Macedon, the half sister of Alexander the Great, … See more
Thessaloniki is located 502 kilometres (312 mi) north of Athens.
Thessaloniki's urban area spreads over 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Oraiokastro in the north to Thermi in the south in the direction of Chalkidiki.
Geology See moreThessaloniki rose to economic prominence as a major economic hub in the Balkans during the years of the Roman Empire. The See more
From classical antiquity to the Roman Empire
The city was founded around 315 BC by the King Cassander of Macedon, on or near the site of the … See moreAccording to the Kallikratis reform, as of 1 January 2011 the Thessaloniki Urban Area (Greek: Πολεοδομικό Συγκρότημα Θεσσαλονίκης) … See more
Architecture
Architecture in Thessaloniki is the direct result of the city's position at the centre of all historical developments in the Balkans. Aside from its … See moreHistorical ethnic statistics
The tables below show the ethnic statistics of Thessaloniki during the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
Population growth See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA licence - Thessaloniki is famous for being the home of the greatest musicians, artists, poets, and philosophers in Greece. The city is also known for its beautiful beac… See moreThessaloniki is famous for being the home of the greatest musicians, artists, poets, and philosophers in Greece. The city is also known for its beautiful beaches which visitors must not miss out on. There are also various hotels and restaurants worth checking out in the city.See more
- Visit the landmark White Tower of Thessaloniki. The White Tower is a striking landmark on …
- Statue of Alexander the Great. A short walk from the White Tower stands an imperious …
- Take a Tour of Pella, Alexander the Great’s birthplace. Alexander the Great’s statue is worth …
- Take a selfie at The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos. The Umbrellas is another modern artwork …
- Explore local history at the Museum of Byzantine Culture. The modern Museum of …
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WebSprawling along the edge of the Thermaic Gulf, Thessaloniki is a seaside showcase of Greek history from ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins to the modern high-rises lining its …
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WebWarm and generous, Thessaloniki is at the same time historic and avant-garde, ideal for a city break or stopover and a fascinating mix of holiday memories in northern Greece. Greece’s second city is unlike anywhere …
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WebThessaloniki is the Greek capital of Balkans, and the country’s gastronomic and cultural capital. The co-capital of the Byzantine Empire and the modern Hellenic Republic, today Thessaloniki continues to be a major center of …
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