Eating and drinking your way through Thessaloniki!

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Start date Oct 2, 2021

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This video offers some great suggestions! Ill definitely be checking these places out when I plan to go this winter

Thank you for sharing this video! Next time I go to Thessaloniki, I will keep these in mind. Greek cuisine is delicious and so fresh and beautiful, and this city seems to have some great places to enjoy it.

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Byzantine heritage of Thessaloniki?

kosta_karapinotis
Wednesday at 6:07 PM
Thessaloniki, Greece Forum
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I've recently developed a keen interest in Byzantine history and its remarkable cultural heritage. Having read that Thessaloniki has a rich tapestry of Byzantine monuments and sites, I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for some insight.

I'd love to hear anyone's experiences in visiting Thessaloniki with a focus on its Byzantine past. Could you share recommendations on must-see sites? Particularly, I'm interested in the architecture related to Byzantium and if there's a museum about it I can visit.

Thanks in advance!

New Year's Celebration in Thessaloniki?

kcixcy
Dec 28, 2023
Thessaloniki, Greece Forum
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Does anyone know what is going on in Thessaloniki for New Year's? There's a chance I could be in the city this year during it and I want to get a feel for what to expect. I went to Greece to visit some family over Christmas.

I heard that they light fireworks at midnight somewhere? Is this true? I'll be visiting some people, so I am assuming they know what is going on, but I want to have a general feel for it.

Some cities have a big celebration outside. I didn't know if Thessaloniki was one of those places.

Some tips for traveling to Thessaloniki - anything to add?

xmelissaa
Apr 10, 2024
Thessaloniki, Greece Forum
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I thought I'd make a list of some things to do in Thessaloniki - I tried to find things that are interesting and fun. Anything to add?

Take a guided tour of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) to learn about ancient Macedonian history.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Pella to see artifacts from the ancient city of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great.
Explore the ruins of Dion, an ancient Macedonian sanctuary at the foot of Mount Olympus.
Explore the Archaeological Site of Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient Macedonian tombs and ruins.
Discover modern art at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art.
Visit the archaeological site of Dion to see ancient ruins and artifacts from the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Explore the traditional village of Arnea for its charming architecture, cobblestone streets, and local crafts.
Take a guided tour of the archaeological site of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ruins dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.
Explore the traditional village of Palaios Panteleimonas for its stone houses, narrow streets, and stunning views of Mount Olympus.
Visit the Monastery of Panagia Soumela, a Greek Orthodox monastery located on the slopes of Mount Vermio.

Food Specialties of Thessaloniki?

GreekGirlCooks
Mar 15, 2024
Thessaloniki, Greece Forum
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I am looking into regional cuisines in Greece and I am actually going to Thessaloniki at some point this year to visit some people. What are some unique dishes, and maybe concepts, that may the culinary food scene here unique?

From my initial research, I understand that Thessaloniki is known for its vibrant markets, exceptional seafood, and sweet treats. However, I'm eager to dig deeper and explore the authentic local specialties that this city has to offer. I believe that the best way to experience a new culture is.

What are some dishes I should look out for? Or maybe some ingredients, too?

A newly inaugurated museum in Thessaloniki (and free guided tours offered there)!

In 1922 the Greek population of Asia Minor (or Anatolya, i.e. the asian part of modern Turkey) was expelled from their homeland. Arriving at Greece, they brought together their culture, and, above all, their faith and sacred artefacts. They built new churches, strongholds of their very identity.

In the church of St. Marine, east Thessaloniki (37 Agias Marinas str.), on the 200th anniversary of our national tragedy, a new museum was inaugurated. It houses icons and other sacred artefacts carried by Greek refugees. It is a unique opportunity to get to know a completely unknown aspect of our tradition in a completely uncrowded and unknown place of our city! The captions of the various objects, which are exhibited in a small hall, are only in Greek, so if you want to pay a visit, you have to book a guided tour (FOR FREE) via the following mail: [email protected]. The tour includes also the entire church complex (chapel of St. Elena of Sinope, main church of St. Marine). The church is accesible via bus (line 37, stop: Agia Marina, or line 14, stop: Agia Varvara).