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Thessaloniki:





                         The Greek hidden




                             gem of city break








                                      Thessaloniki, the second-largest city

                                                       in Greece, is a one-of-a-kind,


                                       tourist-friendly region that combines

                                       the best of modern-day facilities and


                                                             the vibes of ancient times.





















                L        ocated at  the back of  the          With its stunning Byzantine land-


                                                              marks and ancient structures, Thessa-
                         Thermaikos Gulf, this beautiful
                                                              loniki is a modern-day time capsule that
                         city benefits significantly from its
                         cosmopolitan character, gastron-
                                                              times, with very well-preserved pieces
                 omy and rich history.                        transports its visitors back to medieval
                                                              of history scattered all over its classic yet
                 If you’re looking for a bunch  of tourist    modern  terrain.  With  signs  of  multiple
                 attractions crammed inside a small geograph-  cultures and a history that involves input
                 ical area, Thessaloniki never fails to impress.  from the Greeks, Ottomans, Jews and


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