The notebook of Thessaloniki
Find the simple pleasure of strolling.
Large northern Greek city, dense in Byzantine heritage, markets, seafront, museums, cafes and high districts of Ano Poli.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage · Coast
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Thessaloniki
Large northern Greek city, dense in Byzantine heritage, markets, seafront, museums, cafes and high districts of Ano Poli.
To understand what Thessaloniki is, you have to look at the White Tower, Rotonde and Ano Poli. These places give us a view of a territory marked by the big city, urban life, heritage and coastline and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: traffic and summer heat. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- White tower
- Rotonde
- Ano Poli
- Front de mer
- byzantin Museum
Before you choose
- Trafficking
- Summer heat
- Difficult parking
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Town or village
White tower
The Tour blanche marks the seafront of Thessalonique, laid between the promenade, the boats of the Thermaica Gulf and the continuous movement of the cafes. Inside, the route tells the city by strata, while the terrace opens a clear view of the buildings, the sea and sometimes the Olympus.
Town or village
Rotonde
The Rotonde It is surprising by its massive volume, its brick walls and the mosaics that remain under the dome. Former Roman monument became church and then mosque, it concentrates in one space several lives of Thessalonique, close to the arch of Galère.
Town or village
Ano Poli
Ano Poli climb over the center of Thessalonique, with stairs, low houses, ramparts and wide views towards the Gulf. The neighborhood keeps a more village atmosphere than the lower avenues, especially in the alleys around taverns and small Byzantine churches.
Practical tips
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