Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, can be reached either by plane or by your own car. This beautiful city made us feel as if we have been living on this blue and white coastline for years. We are going to the old Ottoman city where Atatürk was born, named after Thessalonike, brother of Alexander the Great. Here is a travel guide to Thessaloniki…
If you have two days in Thessaloniki, you can complete the sights on foot, discover the streets full of street art and experience Greek cuisine with pleasure. In summary, I can say that you will leave Thessaloniki with a big smile on your face.
Our address for accommodation in Thessaloniki was Orestias Kastorias, right next to the Roman Agora. We have paid 55 Euro per night for a double room for this hotel. The hotel was very welcoming. They offered us Greek coffee on check-out. Like many things in our culture and especially in our cuisine, Greek Coffee is very similar to Turkish Coffee. Just a little softer…
When we set out for sightseeing in Thessaloniki, we first went to Estrella for breakfast. The pancakes and croissants here are legendary. Moreover, you are having your breakfast towards ‘Hagia Sophia’ view. You didn’t hear it wrong, yes, Aya Sofia! The Agia Sofia Church in Thessaloniki, as you can tell from its name, was inspired by the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. There is strict dress code at the entrance to this UNESCO heritage church. We continue our trip by walking towards the harbor area and finally reach the Museum of Cinema and Photography within the harbor. If you are interested, you can visit these two museums.
When we leave the port, our goal is to walk along the promenade up to the White Tower, the symbol of Thessaloniki, the White Tower. Aristotelous Square is Thessaloniki’s most famous square. In fact, Thessaloniki is a city much like Izmir.
Finally, along the way, leaving behind the beautiful and full of cafes, “How is this country in crisis?” If you wish, you can get inside and get lots of information about Thessaloniki. This tower, once used as a prison, was also known as Bloody Tower.
If we give a few more tips for eating and drinking in Thessaloniki, the Blues Bar, just across the street from our hotel, is a joy to sip against the Roman Agora. Of course, the famous Ladadika region of Thessaloniki should be your indispensable address for your evening meals. We were very pleased with the taste of the restaurant called Full Tou Meze. They even have an English menu! Greetings to the neighboring country, enjoyable trips to you.
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