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Welcome to Thessaloniki

A Mediterranean

port with a

multicultural

history.

Thessaloniki is a historic port city and a

bustling modern metropolis. The capital of

Macedonia was established by Cassander,

its first king, and named after his wife, the

sister of Alexander the Great.

of major events such as the Thessalon- Visit nearby museums and see monu-
iki International Fair in September, the ments that date from the Hellenistic, Ro-
Thessaloniki International Film Festival man, Byzantine, and Ottoman times; wan-
in November, and the Thessaloniki Book der in scenic neighbourhoods such as Ano
Fair in May. Enjoy your stroll along Nea Poli and Ladadika.
Paralia (the seafront area); see the impos-
ing White Tower, and pass by the ‘Um- Try the excellent local gastronomy,
brellas’-a famous modern sculpture by G. relax in picturesque coffee shops and en-
Zongolopoulos. joy a night out in the city.

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