Some tips for traveling to Thessaloniki - anything to add?

[xmelissaa]

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?

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

 

[k_tsoukalas]

My favorite thing as to poke around over the waterfront area. I got some delicious kouloura, I saw some art, I saw the white tower I believe that was there. It was fascinating. I was on a tour to get an overview of the area.