Guidebook for Thessaloniki
Sightseeing
The "White Tower" is the symbol for Thessaloniki and a "must visit"! It is a very important monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki.
540 locals recommend
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The "White Tower" is the symbol for Thessaloniki and a "must visit"! It is a very important monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki.
One of the most important monuments in Thessaloniki. Clasified as UNESCO World Heritage
117 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki
Agias SofiasOne of the most important monuments in Thessaloniki. Clasified as UNESCO World Heritage
One of the most important monuments, dating back at the Roman times of Thessaloniki
224 locals recommend
Arch of Galerius
144 EgnatiaOne of the most important monuments, dating back at the Roman times of Thessaloniki
UNESCO's World Heritage Monument. One of the most important Christian-Byzantine Monuments.
Initially built as Zeus' Temple.
6 locals recommend
Rotonta
1 VasouUNESCO's World Heritage Monument. One of the most important Christian-Byzantine Monuments.
Initially built as Zeus' Temple.
The city walls of Thessaloniki were the fortifications of the Byzantine city and are of great interest and importance for their archaeological, architectural and artistic points.
At the wider area you can find all sort of small local taverns where you can taste famous Greek appetizers and wines accompanied by traditional music while enjoying the view of the whole city.
66 locals recommend
Kastra
The city walls of Thessaloniki were the fortifications of the Byzantine city and are of great interest and importance for their archaeological, architectural and artistic points.
At the wider area you can find all sort of small local taverns where you can taste famous Greek appetizers and wines accompanied by traditional music while enjoying the view of the whole city.
Τhe sculpture Umbrellas by George Zongolopoulos is one of the most famous iconographic motifs of the artist. Umbrellas are located in New Beach, 'Nea Paralia', at the height of the statue of Alexander the Great near the hotel Makedonia Palace, at the entrance of the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art. It has become a trademark of Thessaloniki nowadays.
70 locals recommend
Umbrellas Zongopoulos
Τhe sculpture Umbrellas by George Zongolopoulos is one of the most famous iconographic motifs of the artist. Umbrellas are located in New Beach, 'Nea Paralia', at the height of the statue of Alexander the Great near the hotel Makedonia Palace, at the entrance of the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art. It has become a trademark of Thessaloniki nowadays.
Shopping
Tsimiski
TsimiskiAll kind of shops at the heart of Thessaloniki
A great shopping mall that one can combine shopping, eating and entertainment.
241 locals recommend
Mediterranean Cosmos
Aftokinitodromos Thessalonikis Neon MoudanionA great shopping mall that one can combine shopping, eating and entertainment.
Mitropoleos Avenue is almost parallel to Tsimiski Avenue but has lesser extent. This road, along with Ermou Street and Proxenou Koromila Street, are a much more expensive choice as it concerns fashion. On Mitropoleos Street the visitor will discover some of the city's known patisseries, branches of internationally known fashion brands and smaller boutiques. Most of the haute couture branches of the city centre though (Burberry etc) are located on Proxenou Koromila street, formerly known as The First Parallel. This street is also very popular with locals for its coffee shops and bars that stay open till late at night even on weekdays, so, if you feel like it, take a break and mingle with them in one of the stylish cafes.
24 locals recommend
Mitropoleos
MitropoleosMitropoleos Avenue is almost parallel to Tsimiski Avenue but has lesser extent. This road, along with Ermou Street and Proxenou Koromila Street, are a much more expensive choice as it concerns fashion. On Mitropoleos Street the visitor will discover some of the city's known patisseries, branches of internationally known fashion brands and smaller boutiques. Most of the haute couture branches of the city centre though (Burberry etc) are located on Proxenou Koromila street, formerly known as The First Parallel. This street is also very popular with locals for its coffee shops and bars that stay open till late at night even on weekdays, so, if you feel like it, take a break and mingle with them in one of the stylish cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki, located on Nikis Avenue, facing the sea.
216 locals recommend
Aristotelous Square
Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki, located on Nikis Avenue, facing the sea.
Right in front of Macedonia Pallas Hotel, BikeIT is the place to rent a bike and either discover Thessaloniki or just bike along the magnificent waterfront of the city. I love those four-seater bikes!
18 locals recommend
BikeIT
2 Leof. Meg. AlexandrouRight in front of Macedonia Pallas Hotel, BikeIT is the place to rent a bike and either discover Thessaloniki or just bike along the magnificent waterfront of the city. I love those four-seater bikes!
Go Kart Center
48 ChalkisAnyone for a ride?
Get ready to enjoy pools, slides, games and dozens of amazing attractions for all ages. Waterland is one of the largest waterparks in Europe with an area 150.000 m2 powered up for pure water fun!
more info: http://www.waterland.gr/en
70 locals recommend
Waterland
5i OdosGet ready to enjoy pools, slides, games and dozens of amazing attractions for all ages. Waterland is one of the largest waterparks in Europe with an area 150.000 m2 powered up for pure water fun!
more info: http://www.waterland.gr/en
Arts & Culture
Museum of Byzantine Culture
2 Leof. StratouThessaloniki Concert Hall
& 25is MartiouFor all kind of events....Opera, concert, theatre etc.
There's always something interesting there...
check: http://www.thmphoto.gr/
49 locals recommend
Museum of Photography Thessaloniki
There's always something interesting there...
check: http://www.thmphoto.gr/
In the history of the Modern Greek visual arts, the Macedonian Centre of Contemporary Art and the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art represent a remarkable achievement of individual initiative.
It all started in 1978: In a conversation between Maro Lagia and Alexandros Iolas, after the latter had shown a keen interest in the damages inflicted on the monuments of Thessaloniki by the 1978 catastrophic earthquake, Maro proposed the creation of a contemporary art centre in Thessaloniki. Iola’s response was immediate –“Oh yes, no more hospitals and orphanages; a centre of contemporary art; that’s exactly what Thessaloniki needs.”
84 locals recommend
MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art
In the history of the Modern Greek visual arts, the Macedonian Centre of Contemporary Art and the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art represent a remarkable achievement of individual initiative.
It all started in 1978: In a conversation between Maro Lagia and Alexandros Iolas, after the latter had shown a keen interest in the damages inflicted on the monuments of Thessaloniki by the 1978 catastrophic earthquake, Maro proposed the creation of a contemporary art centre in Thessaloniki. Iola’s response was immediate –“Oh yes, no more hospitals and orphanages; a centre of contemporary art; that’s exactly what Thessaloniki needs.”
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in this house in Apostolou Pavlou St in 1881. In 1935 the Thessaloniki city council decided to give the building to the Turkish State which afterwards converted it into a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
73 locals recommend
Ataturk Museum
17 Apostolou PavlouMustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in this house in Apostolou Pavlou St in 1881. In 1935 the Thessaloniki city council decided to give the building to the Turkish State which afterwards converted it into a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Food Scene
Modiano is one of the most traditional markets of Thessaloniki. It is located in the heart of the city and it has been part of the Thessalonians' life for about 80 years. Its construction started in 1922 and finished in 1930 by architect Eli Modiano.
Most of the shops in Modiano market are food stores that sell spices, cheese, fish, meat, delicatessen products and so on. Among them, a fair number of small tavernas, restaurants and bars are also hosted here. A walk in Modiano will make you feel the spirit and scents of the old city of Thessaloniki as it truly is a living piece of history.
61 locals recommend
Modiano Market
33 KidoniatouModiano is one of the most traditional markets of Thessaloniki. It is located in the heart of the city and it has been part of the Thessalonians' life for about 80 years. Its construction started in 1922 and finished in 1930 by architect Eli Modiano.
Most of the shops in Modiano market are food stores that sell spices, cheese, fish, meat, delicatessen products and so on. Among them, a fair number of small tavernas, restaurants and bars are also hosted here. A walk in Modiano will make you feel the spirit and scents of the old city of Thessaloniki as it truly is a living piece of history.
At "B." visitors can combine their tour of this beautiful Museum - which presents various aspects of life during the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods - and enjoy from early morning a special breakfast and fine beverages, a casual or business lunch, or maybe finish their evening with a romantic dinner by candlelight.
14 locals recommend
B. restaurant
2 Leoforos 3is SeptemvriouAt "B." visitors can combine their tour of this beautiful Museum - which presents various aspects of life during the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods - and enjoy from early morning a special breakfast and fine beverages, a casual or business lunch, or maybe finish their evening with a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Triaktis
Marias KallasAmazing view of Thermaicos Gulf.
For 'meze', ouzo and whole lot of sea!
NAVONA Day & Night
2 Leof. Meg. AlexandrouΔιαγώνιος Ο.Ε.
2 Pl. FanariotonThe best soutzoukakia in town. Gyros is also excellent.
Omilos Bar Restaurant
12 Leof. Meg. Alexandrouit's all about being by the sea....for coffee or food.
For lunch, dinner, or just coffee, the view of the waterfront and the White Tower is breathtaking.
156 locals recommend
Tapas Bar
4 KatouniFor lunch, dinner, or just coffee, the view of the waterfront and the White Tower is breathtaking.
Elenidis pattiseries have been present in the city of Thessaloniki for more than 55 years. They are known for their "Trigona Panoramatos"-triangular cream filled pastry- and you may see people all over town carrying a red box with their trademark…
10 locals recommend
Ελενίδης
6 Geor. PapandreouElenidis pattiseries have been present in the city of Thessaloniki for more than 55 years. They are known for their "Trigona Panoramatos"-triangular cream filled pastry- and you may see people all over town carrying a red box with their trademark…
Parks & Nature
This is not a "natural" forest! The forest of Sheikh Sou is one of the few cases where human intervention has created a green oasis!
Its name means the "Sheik's water", and was named at the time of occupation by the Turks.
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Forest Theatre
This is not a "natural" forest! The forest of Sheikh Sou is one of the few cases where human intervention has created a green oasis!
Its name means the "Sheik's water", and was named at the time of occupation by the Turks.
Water Garden
Leoforos Megalou AlexandrouJust stroll alongside the waterfront... or relax and enjoy...
Garden of Sound
One of the eight Gardens in 'Nea Paralia', the Garden of Sound.
One of the eight Gardens in 'Nea Paralia', The Garden of Remembrance....
The central part of the garden creates a perspective on the city and is the only garden formed over Alexander Avenue.
The Garden of Remembrance
9 Grigoriou XenopoulouOne of the eight Gardens in 'Nea Paralia', The Garden of Remembrance....
The central part of the garden creates a perspective on the city and is the only garden formed over Alexander Avenue.
One of the eight gardens in Nea Paralia, The Garden of Music is close to Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
Often, there are several events organised there as well.
There's also a playground for children.
Music Garden
One of the eight gardens in Nea Paralia, The Garden of Music is close to Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
Often, there are several events organised there as well.
There's also a playground for children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ladadika is one of the hot spots of Thessaloniki when it comes to entertainment. It is located in a central area right opposite to the port's central gate and within a five-minute walk from Aristotle's square. The colorful buildings are two-story with wide, rectangular windows and, along with the paved alleys, they exhale the spirit of old Thessaloniki. Here the old merges with the new.
Espresso bars, coffee shops, tavernas, beer stores and so on can be found here. The colors, sounds and smells of Ladadika will give you a fair taste of Thessalonian entertainment. The entire area is for pedestrians only, thus giving you the chance to take your time, walk around and take a look until you spot the perfect place for you
280 locals recommend
Ladadika
Ladadika is one of the hot spots of Thessaloniki when it comes to entertainment. It is located in a central area right opposite to the port's central gate and within a five-minute walk from Aristotle's square. The colorful buildings are two-story with wide, rectangular windows and, along with the paved alleys, they exhale the spirit of old Thessaloniki. Here the old merges with the new.
Espresso bars, coffee shops, tavernas, beer stores and so on can be found here. The colors, sounds and smells of Ladadika will give you a fair taste of Thessalonian entertainment. The entire area is for pedestrians only, thus giving you the chance to take your time, walk around and take a look until you spot the perfect place for you
Δέντρο στο Bar
25 Leof. Vasileos GeorgiouNice music, great people, wide variety in beers and wines
Cool and relaxing environment welcomes you all day for coffee, tea, chocolate and juices, cold beer and wine...
7 locals recommend
Le Jardin Extraordinaire Café
8 Paleon Patron GermanouCool and relaxing environment welcomes you all day for coffee, tea, chocolate and juices, cold beer and wine...