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Learn about the impact of WWII on Thessaloniki at the War Museum

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During World War II, Thessaloniki was faced more damages with over 800 buildings being destroyed and 231 people killed in November 1940 alone when Fascist Italy attempted to take the city. I learned about this rich history at the War Museum in Thessaloniki, which is also located very close to a bunch of other museums in the city like the Museum of Byzantine Culture and The Olympic Museum.
 
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During World War II, Thessaloniki was faced more damages with over 800 buildings being destroyed and 231 people killed in November 1940 alone when Fascist Italy attempted to take the city. I learned about this rich history at the War Museum in Thessaloniki, which is also located very close to a bunch of other museums in the city like the Museum of Byzantine Culture and The Olympic Museum.
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I would recommend that everyone visit the WW2 museum while visiting Thessaloniki.

Here is a good list of other museum to visit while in Thessaloniki:
www.greekboston.com

Interesting Museums to Visit in Thessaloniki

Here's an overview of the best museums in Thessaloniki to visit during your stay.
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