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What can I do in Egnatia, Thessaloniki?

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The Egnatia Quarter looks amazing! (My friend took this pic while she was there). I'm planning on visiting when I'm in Thessaloniki...and I'm wondering what else can I do in the area?

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Egnatia avenue has fashion boutiques, shoe shops and bakeries where you can buy snacks and coffee.
 
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Lefkos pirgos (the white tower) is just down the street! The area is good for browsing and shopping around and it's right on the water
 
There are some Byzantine churches in this neighborhood you might want to visit. They're all beautiful in their own way.
 
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