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Xan square is a great place to visit in Thessaloniki!

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This square was originally named after the Christian Brotherhood of the Youth of Thessaloniki, also known as XAN for short. You can visit the State Museum of Contemporary Art, the Tower of OTE and International Trade Fair!! I highly suggest you check it out
 
cf_fraiser said:
This square was originally named after the Christian Brotherhood of the Youth of Thessaloniki, also known as XAN for short. You can visit the State Museum of Contemporary Art, the Tower of OTE and International Trade Fair!! I highly suggest you check it out
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I have heard great things about this square! Thank you for sharing the information.
 
Xan Square is a place that I try to visit every time I am in Thessaloniki. I don't always visit all those places, but I do like to be at the square quite a bit. It's a great place!
 
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ladytina said:
Xan Square is a place that I try to visit every time I am in Thessaloniki. I don't always visit all those places, but I do like to be at the square quite a bit. It's a great place!
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Agreed! Just being in the area is really nice to walk around and visit shops, there's always something to stumble upon even if you don't have your whole day planned out with sightseeing
 
nadellii said:
Agreed! Just being in the area is really nice to walk around and visit shops, there's always something to stumble upon even if you don't have your whole day planned out with sightseeing
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Exactly, to take in the energy. It's a great place, one of my favorites in the city.
 
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ladytina said:
Exactly, to take in the energy. It's a great place, one of my favorites in the city.
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Where else do you recommend in Thessaloniki?? :)
 
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