Thessaloniki Essentials

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Thessaloniki Essentials

Sightseeing

A vital part of the four MOMus museums in Thessaloniki, which promote art in a unique way. Located by the city's port, it hosts various exhibitions and educational programs.
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Museum of Photography Thessaloniki
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A vital part of the four MOMus museums in Thessaloniki, which promote art in a unique way. Located by the city's port, it hosts various exhibitions and educational programs.
Neoclassical buildings, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés combine to create the main square of Thessaloniki.
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Aristotelous Square
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Neoclassical buildings, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés combine to create the main square of Thessaloniki.
The area around this square is full of history. Start from the Palace of Galerius (Roman emperor) and walk towards the Arch of Galerius (renowned monument) & the Rotunda (Roman temple).
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Place Navarinou
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The area around this square is full of history. Start from the Palace of Galerius (Roman emperor) and walk towards the Arch of Galerius (renowned monument) & the Rotunda (Roman temple).
On Nikis Avenue, the street by the seafront, you can stroll around, bike, find cozy cafés & restaurants, and enjoy the sun or the starry sky!
Leoforos Nikis
Leoforos Nikis
On Nikis Avenue, the street by the seafront, you can stroll around, bike, find cozy cafés & restaurants, and enjoy the sun or the starry sky!
You simply can’t travel to Thessaloniki and not visit the White Tower. Located by the seafront and housing a museum exhibition as well, it offers a fantastic city view and valuable historical facts.
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Tour Blanche de Thessalonique
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You simply can’t travel to Thessaloniki and not visit the White Tower. Located by the seafront and housing a museum exhibition as well, it offers a fantastic city view and valuable historical facts.
Being one of the most frequently visited museums in Thessaloniki, this place will impress you with its collections and events (including items that range from prehistoric artifacts to antiquities).
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Musée archéologique de Thessalonique
6 Manoli Andronikou
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Being one of the most frequently visited museums in Thessaloniki, this place will impress you with its collections and events (including items that range from prehistoric artifacts to antiquities).
A must-see! The setting is exceptional and the place is full of Byzantine history & interesting exhibits that await you!
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Musée de la culture byzantine
2 Leof. Stratou
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A must-see! The setting is exceptional and the place is full of Byzantine history & interesting exhibits that await you!
This church is believed to be the oldest surviving one in Thessaloniki, and it is dedicated to Virgin Mary. 'Acheiropoietos' means 'created by a divine power, not by human hands'.
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Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
56 Agias Sofias
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This church is believed to be the oldest surviving one in Thessaloniki, and it is dedicated to Virgin Mary. 'Acheiropoietos' means 'created by a divine power, not by human hands'.
This church is part of UNESCO's list of Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika, and it is dedicated to the city's patron saint.
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Église Saint-Démétrios
Agiou Dimitriou
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This church is part of UNESCO's list of Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika, and it is dedicated to the city's patron saint.

Food scene

Just the place to eat a delicious bougatsa (traditional pastry with custard, cheese, or other fillings). Try it the local way with a bottle of cocoa milk! (The shop is located on the fashionable Mitropoleos Street.)
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Bougatsa Giannis
106 Mitropoleos
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Just the place to eat a delicious bougatsa (traditional pastry with custard, cheese, or other fillings). Try it the local way with a bottle of cocoa milk! (The shop is located on the fashionable Mitropoleos Street.)
Taste the originality of trigona (triangle sweets) in the heart of the city!
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Trigona Elenidi
13 Dim. Gounari
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Taste the originality of trigona (triangle sweets) in the heart of the city!
For top-notch brunch and cocktails near the seafront!
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Vogatsikou 3
3 Vogatsikou
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For top-notch brunch and cocktails near the seafront!
Top-notch meze (appetiser) and seafood choices. Greeks often pair these with alcoholic beverages, such as ouzo and tsipouro.
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Ουζερί Λόλα
10 Agapinou
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Top-notch meze (appetiser) and seafood choices. Greeks often pair these with alcoholic beverages, such as ouzo and tsipouro.
This patisserie is famous for its chocolate tsoureki (sweet puffy bread). In Terkenlis, in the center of Thessaloniki, you will also find salty options and vegan ice cream!
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Terkenlis S.A.
Ermou
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This patisserie is famous for its chocolate tsoureki (sweet puffy bread). In Terkenlis, in the center of Thessaloniki, you will also find salty options and vegan ice cream!
Greeks often start their day with a bite from their neighbourhood bakery. In Paradosiako, you can choose between coffee, juices, sandwiches or pastries (as well as gluten-free options)!
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Paradosiako
28 Tsimiski
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Greeks often start their day with a bite from their neighbourhood bakery. In Paradosiako, you can choose between coffee, juices, sandwiches or pastries (as well as gluten-free options)!
The perfect place to enjoy your breakfast & morning coffee!
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Taste Gallery
19 Agias Sofias
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The perfect place to enjoy your breakfast & morning coffee!
A unique fresh groceries and local products market & a restaurant with traditional recipes such as choriatiki salad and cheese pies.
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ERGON Agora
42 P. Mela
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A unique fresh groceries and local products market & a restaurant with traditional recipes such as choriatiki salad and cheese pies.
The perfect place to enjoy a fresh juice, a delicious salad or an avocado toast! The staff is very helpful and the shop also offers vegan options.
Mamamou
28 Paleon Patron Germanou
The perfect place to enjoy a fresh juice, a delicious salad or an avocado toast! The staff is very helpful and the shop also offers vegan options.

Cafés & Bars

Warm atmosphere & great music!
The Residents
4 Str. Kallari
Warm atmosphere & great music!
A cozy and elegant place to enjoy your coffee (Greeks love Freddo Espresso) and some special dishes (the risotto is superb)!
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LOCAL Thessaloniki
17 Paleon Patron Germanou
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A cozy and elegant place to enjoy your coffee (Greeks love Freddo Espresso) and some special dishes (the risotto is superb)!
One of the locals’ favourite bars (since 1992). It offers a great sea view and a warm atmosphere!
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Θερμαϊκός Μπαρ - Thermaikos Bar
21 Leof. Nikis
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One of the locals’ favourite bars (since 1992). It offers a great sea view and a warm atmosphere!
A historic hammam turned into one of the most beloved bars of Thessaloniki. Aigli serves some of the best cocktails in the city.
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Aigli Yeni Hammam
3 Agiou Nikolaou
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A historic hammam turned into one of the most beloved bars of Thessaloniki. Aigli serves some of the best cocktails in the city.

Shopping

One of the city’s main streets with plenty of clothing & department stores, as well as Plateia outlet mall (that also offers 24-hour parking & a movie theatre).
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Tsimiski
Tsimiski
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One of the city’s main streets with plenty of clothing & department stores, as well as Plateia outlet mall (that also offers 24-hour parking & a movie theatre).

Neighborhoods

Full of life, Ladadika is one of the most vibrant and popular districts of Thessaloniki, with many traditional restaurants that both the locals and the tourists love. We recommend Full tou Meze (Greek cuisine and friendly staff).
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Ladadika
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Full of life, Ladadika is one of the most vibrant and popular districts of Thessaloniki, with many traditional restaurants that both the locals and the tourists love. We recommend Full tou Meze (Greek cuisine and friendly staff).
Valaoritou Street is a diverse place with a unique party vibe! This area is home to cozy bars and fun nightclubs for any taste. You will also find many restaurants nearby, such as the legendary Pizza Poselli.
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Valaoritou
Valaoritou
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Valaoritou Street is a diverse place with a unique party vibe! This area is home to cozy bars and fun nightclubs for any taste. You will also find many restaurants nearby, such as the legendary Pizza Poselli.
Ano Poli (the old Upper Town) has insta-worthy paths and colourful spots! Check out landmarks such as the Tower of Trigonio and Heptapyrgion, stop at Igglis for traditional dishes, visit Vlatadon Monastery, and enjoy the amazing view of the city!
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Ano Poli
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Ano Poli (the old Upper Town) has insta-worthy paths and colourful spots! Check out landmarks such as the Tower of Trigonio and Heptapyrgion, stop at Igglis for traditional dishes, visit Vlatadon Monastery, and enjoy the amazing view of the city!