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Population:1, 000,000

Currency:€1 = 100 cents

Opening hours:Monday, Wednesday andSaturday: 08:00–15:00. Tuesday,Thursday and Friday 08:00–14:00and 17:00-21:00

Internet:www.thessaloniki.grwww.nath.grwww.greek-tourism.grwww.tcvb.grwww.visitgreece.gr

Emergency numbers:100 (If using a local telephone)Tourist police: +30 2310 554871

Tourist information:Offices of Tourism DirectorateAddress: Tsimiski 136, PO BOX50213 - 54013 ThessalonikiTel. Tourist Center: +30 2310252170

THESSALONIKIPUBLISHING DATE: 2010-01-08 | COUNTRY CODE: GRContents: The City, Do & See, Beach Life, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife,Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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THESSALONIKIByzantine churches, Roman constructions, Muslim buildings,modern architecture, intensive nightlife and stunningbeaches - this is the essence of Thessaloniki. Being thesecond largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki combines 2,320years of history with every facility and excitement that amodern European city can offer a visitor.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

Thessaloniki is the capital of Macedoniaand it was first established in 316 B.C. byKassandros and named after his wife,Thessaloniki, half sister of Alexander theGreat. The name Thessaloniki meansVictory in Thessaly. It was the second mostimportant city of the Byzantine Empire,next to Constantinople. Thessaloniki is atown with rich history and an excitingpresent.

The city is bustling with life andmovement. Large avenues, parks andsquares provide nice green spaces, andtrees line the commercial streets. Thereare old houses and neoclassical buildingsthat stand side by side with modernconstructions. The people of Thessalonikiare known for their friendliness andhospitality throughout Greece.

The city is also known for its great cuisine.No one can resist to the tasteful sweets,the delicious pies and no one can ignorethe numerous taverns that offer specialGreek dishes. No one can resist a town likeThessaloniki.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

The White TowerThe symbol of Thessaloniki and the point ofreference for the locals and the visitors. Itstands next to the sea front of the townreminding the old times. In the 19thcentury it was a prison. Nowadays it’s amuseum of art and history.

Phone: +30 2310 267832

LadadikaThe area from Koudouriotou to Diamantistreets and from Hiou to Lemnou streets isknown as Ladadika. Here you can findmany bars, restaurants and the Museum ofancient Greek and Byzantine instruments.

Aristotelous SquareThe most impressive square inThessaloniki. Buildings with greatarchitecture inspired by European andcolonial models, cafes, shops etc. Ameeting place during the day. The squarewhere the big celebrations take place, suchas the coming of the new year.

Saint Dimitrios ChurchThe church of the patron saint of the townis a must see in Thessaloniki. The firstchurch of Saint Dimitrios was built in 313A.D. It was completely rebuilt in 1948according the original plans since it hasbeen destroyed twice before by fire.

Galerius Arch (camara)Two of the characteristic monuments in

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town. Galerius arch is situated near theeastern walls of the city, a short distancefrom the Kassandreotiki gate.

The RotondaRotonda is a cylindrical building of early4th century A.D., unique in Greece. It usedto be a Pantheon or a Mausoleum foremperor Galerius. Now it’s the SaintGeorge church. The entrance is free. Themosaics inside are really impressive.

MylosMylos is a large entertainment complex inthe warehouse district of the port. Thereyou will find bars, galleries, restaurants,cafes, theatres and plenty of varieties oflive music.

Phone: +30 2310-551838, 551836, 525968,Internet: www.mylos.gr

BEACH LIFE #BEACH LIFE#

During the summer months you can visitthe nearby beaches of Perea, Nei Epivates,Agia Triada, Nea Michaniona and Epanomi.There are many hotels, marinas, playcourts, camping places, taverns etc. Mostof the beaches have been awarded withthe blue flags by the European Unionthanks to the high standards and the clearwaters.

EATING #EATING#

Take a walk at the famous Ladadika area,near Aristotelous square and you will find anumber of traditional restaurants, ouzeries

and taverns. Enjoy grills and inventiverecipes such as kontosouvli, giaprakia andgardoubes with a glass of wine or ouzo. Ifyou prefer sea food, you will be excitedwhen you taste mussels’ pilaf, grilledsardine, frutti di mare, shrimps saganakiand stuffed squid, in one of the many fishtaverns of the town. Thessaloniki offers avariety of tastes. Traditional Macedonianfood, oriental cuisine, refugees’ dietaryhabits and European cuisine. The presenceof pastry making and the cuisine ofConstantinople complete the tasty puzzle.It is worth tasting the traditional bougatsa(filled either with cheese or sweet cream),the syrup delights, ekmek kadaifi, sekerpare, touloumpa, and the famous trigonaof Panorama.

KioupiaThe décor is dominated by stone andwood. The speciality of Kioupia are thefamous gypsy fillets. A meeting place forbusinessmen, artists and otherpersonalities of the town.

Address: Morihovou square 3 – 5, LadadikaPhone: +30 2310 553239

PalatiA really nice place with live Greek musicand special Greek dishes.

Address: Morihovou square 3, LadadikaPhone: +30 2310 550888

To Koutouki Tou Kavouri (Fish Tavern)Traditional decoration, fresh Greek fish anddelicious dishes. The 17 years ofexperience are the greatest proof for thequality and the good service.

Address: M. Kallidou 71 and XifilinonPhone: +30 2310 419051

Ipeirotiki GoniaFamily tavern with traditional homemadedishes. All dishes grilled over charcoal. Thespeciality of the tavern is the roast goat.



Address: Vasilissis Olgas str 203Phone: +30 2310 413509

CAFÉS #CAFES#

To Mousio (the Museum)The ideal place for those who want tocombine relaxation, a warm environmentand nice music. Paintings and the generaldecoration of the place, makes Mousio atasteful café – bistro.

Address: Katouni str 14 and Mitropoleos cornerPhone: +30 2310 555267

Il VentoAll day café – bar at the centre of thetown. Try a great espresso or chocolateand taste one of the tasteful sweets.During the night they serve a fantasticvariety of special cocktails. It opens at06:30 and it closes at 03:30 every day!

Address: Aristotelous 21Phone: +30 2310 240000

GrotesqueA bar with minimal decoration and nicepaintings that gives the place a niceatmosphere. The music "follows" the timeand the customers!

Address: Pavlou Mela 4Phone: +30 2310 240604

CofixThe first comics’ café in Greece! Have acoffee or a drink while enjoying boardgames, 2,000 comic, books and cartoonshows. It opens at 11:00 and closes at02:00 in the morning.

Address: Lori Margariti 11Phone: +30 2310 250011Internet: www.cofix.gr

Café Au LaitA two floors Parisian style café in thecentre of Thessaloniki. 25 different tastesof tea from all over the world, 30 differentchocolate drinks from Italy and all a hugecoffee selection!

Address: Ermou and Aristotelous cornerPhone: +30 2310 242450

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

The nightlife of Thessaloniki is well knownall over Greece! Many bars, clubs, musichalls and places for all tastes and ages.Ladadika is the hot spot of the town andthe meeting place for young ages andgenerally for all locals and foreigners. Eat,drink, and dance without limits till themorning!

ElvisA place full of nostalgia of the loungeaesthetics of 1960’s. Strange decoration,pop artists figures. Electro, new jazz, funkyand drum ‘n’ bass music from various DJs.

Address: Leoforos Nikis 21 (Nikis Avenue)Phone: +30 2310 227905

LoukoumiA three stages club with Greek and foreignmainstream music, for hot nights anddancing till morning!

Address: Orvilou 4, Ladadika areaPhone: +30 6945067284



Del ArteVery trendy place, with nice people andgreat service. It’s a must go place inThessaloniki (especially during summer)because of his great view at the WhiteTower and the seaside of the town.

Address: White Tower SquarePhone: +30 2310 224524

Casa La FemmeOne of the hottest places in town and oneof the favourite for the Thessaloniki’s elitefor the last seven years. Very special placein a baroque style.

Address: 26th Octovriou strPhone: +30 2310 540607, +30 2310 540608

ExtrablattTasteful cold and hot dishes, a wideselection of beers and wines in a very niceenvironment.

Address: Alexandrou Svolou str 46Phone: +30 2310 256900

Kitchen BarA special thee level place for special daysand nights, with a unique view of the city.Tasteful décor, keeping the old warehousestyle, open kitchen and bar with afireplace.

Address: Deposit B, PortPhone: +30 2310 502241Internet: www.kitchenbar.com.gr

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

The centre of Thessaloniki consists of bigroad axes: Tsimiski, Mitropoleos, Ermou,Egnatia, Agiou Dimitriou and Leoforos Nikis

streets, which are interrupted by verticalstreets, mainly those of Agias Sofias,Aristotelous, Venizelou and Paleon PatronGermanou. Around these streets thecommercial heart of the town is beatingevery day! The market of Thessalonikipresents the newest fashion in clothes,shoes, jewels, accessories and furs.Especially in Tsimiski you will find clothesand shoes from the top fashion designersof the world. Modern shops, some of themreally luxury with products for every styleand…pocket! Women cannot resist a visitto jewellery like "Mil – Or", which hasgraced the historic centre of Thessalonikisince 1897! They can find there a richcollection of modern gold jewellery as wellas antiques. It’s situated at Tsimiski str 24(www.milor.gr). The market of Kalamariait’s also well known for its great varietyand good prices in all products. There arealso some "street markets" taking place atthe centre of the town, where you can findmany products in very low prices butsometimes the quality is not very good.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

EXCLUSIVECapsis Hotel ThessalonikiEnjoy the luxurious and elegantatmosphere in one of the most well knownhotels in Thessaloniki. Live music nightbar, outdoor swimming pool andimpressive suites.



Address: Monastiriou str 18Phone: +30 2310 596800Internet: www.capsishotels.gr

Electra Palace HotelIn the heart of Thessaloniki, Electra Palace,with its special architecture became acharacteristic part of the town. Thedecoration combines the traditional andthe modern.

Address: Aristotelous square 9Phone: +30 2310 294000Internet: www.electrahotels.gr

Holiday Inn ThessalonikiNewly renovated, situated in the heart ofthe business and cultural centre ofThessaloniki.

Address: Monastiriou 8Phone: +30 2310 563100Internet: www.holiday-inn.com/thessaloniki

GOOD VALUEOlympiaLocated in the centre of the tow and closeto the historical church of Saint Dimitrios.

Address: Venizelou and Olympou 65Phone: +30 2310 366 466Internet: www.hotelolympia.gr

El GrecoA hospitable and modern city hotel withquick access to public transportation andservices.

Address: Egnatia str 23Phone: +30 2310 520620Internet: www.hotelelgreco.gr

BASICMandrinoIn the heart of the city’s market withfamily and friendly atmosphere in luxurioussurroundings.

Address: Antigonidon 2 and Egnatia strPhone: +30 2310 526321Internet: www.mandrino.gr

TelioniFriendly environment and two minuteswalking distance from the commercial

centre of the town.

Address: Agiou Dimitriou 16Phone: +30 2310 527825Internet: www.telioni.gr

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportThe Macedonian airport, at the area ofMikra, is the second largest airport ofGreece and is linked with most destinationsof Europe and the Balkan countries. To getfrom the airport to the centre of the town,will take you from 20 to 40 minutes,depending on the traffic. Taking a taxi, willcost you from €15. You can go to thecentre of the town using the bus number78.

Public TransportYou can cover most of the distances in thecity on foot or using the local buses (tel:+30 2310 981100, 185).

Ask at the reception in your hotel or evensomeone in the street to tell you where totake the right bus for your destination. Atthe airport you may find some rentalcompanies if you want to rent a car or amotorbike.

TaxiPhone: +30 2310 550500, +30 2310 866866

PharmacyEach pharmacy in Thessaloniki has a noticein the window showing which are open outof normal hours and their addresses.Wherever there is a doctor you may see a



sign with a cross most of the times.

TelephoneCountry code: +30

Area code: 231

Electricity230 V, 50 Hz

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