Things to do in Thessaloniki

Things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece (Podcast)

Listen to about factors to do in Thessaloniki, Greece, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Carol from Ambrosia Journey about the metropolis that was for centuries the greatest town in Greece and is continue to Greece’s second-major town.

Carol states, “Thessaloniki is remarkable. It is interesting. It’s a city full of heritage. It is a stunning metropolis, good meals, amazing sites to check out all around Thessaloniki. I may like it a lot more than Athens due to the fact Athens is chaotic whilst Thessaloniki is considerably additional walkable, a massive town with a modest-city experience.”

Carol claims we want a least of 3 days in the metropolis just before checking out further more afield. She starts us alongside the waterfront as we stroll from Aristotelous Sq. to the White Tower of Thessaloniki. Like a great deal of the city, the White Tower arrives from the Byzantine period, when the city was the next premier city in the Byzantine Empire. For the duration of the time of Ottoman rule, the White Tower grew to become a notorious prison.

The town goes back to 315 BC, just 8 a long time soon after the loss of life of Alexander the Fantastic, and was named for his fifty percent-sister. It was a key metropolis in Roman instances and is highlighted in 2 of the letters of the Apostle Paul (I & II Thessalonians). From Roman periods, you can see the continues to be of a victory arch, a hippodrome, and a forum.

The upper town is crammed with Byzantine churches. The Walls of Thessaloniki, the church buildings, monasteries, and Byzantine baths are all aspect of a UNESCO Entire world Heritage web-site. Carol says if you see only a single location of the town, it should really be the higher city. She especially recommends the church buildings of Saint Nikolaos the Orphan and of Saint Demetrius, who is the city’s patron saint. Demetrius was martyred in the metropolis in 306 Advertisement. She also recommends the monasteries of Vlatadon and Latomou.

Some of the most effective sights of the city are from the Trigonio (Triangle) tower.

There are some appealing museums in Thessaloniki, which includes the birthplace of Attaturk, the Jewish Museum, the Byzantine museum, and the archeological museum.

From the time of Ottoman rule, you can pay a visit to the Pasha’s Gardens and the Bey Hamam. You can also still see the Ottoman influence in the foods of the area. There are a quantity of little restaurants that have menus dependent all over both the drink Tsipouro or the consume Ouzo. Carol endorses a plate of Mousaka or Hunkar Begendi as nicely as a pay a visit to to the colorful city marketplaces.

For facet visits, Carol suggests Mt Olympus, which is not that far away, or a pay a visit to to one of the 3 legs of the Chalkidiki Peninsula. Right here you can uncover fast paced beach front resorts, tranquil seaside towns, or even Historic Mt Athos, which you need to be a gentleman to take a look at. Check out the ruins of Roman Philippi or the wine location of Naoussa.

Thessaloniki may possibly be the Greek City that hasn’t been on your itinerary but must be.

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