Near the neighboorhood
Promenade (Nea Paralia)
If you’re spending a few days in the city, then you should definitely take a stroll along its waterfront. It’s one of the best things to do in Thessaloniki. There, you can walk on a 5-km long promenade on the seaside. This promenade was completely renovated a few years ago and connects the Photography Museum, the White Tower and Thessaloniki Concert Hall. On the seaside, you will find many bars and restaurants frequented by locals and tourists alike: the place is really vibrant!
"Τhe umbrellas"
"Alexander the Great"
"White Tower of Thessaloniki"
Considered as the city’s landmark, the White Tower is clearly one of the best places to see in Thessaloniki. Built in 1535, the tower was originally surrounded by heavy walls, as it was used as a prison during the Ottoman occupation of Greece. There, many prisoners were tortured and executed, and the Tower acquired its nickname: “The Tower of Blood”, or “The Red Tower”. It was renamed “the White Tower” in 1890, after a prisoner entirely repainted it in white in exchange of his liberty. Another version of the story says that it was renamed by the Greeks in 1913, 1 year after they reconquered the city. The 34-meter high tower is now hosting the White Tower Museum, dedicated to Thessaloniki’s History from the Roman Era to the present day. During your visit, you should also go to the tower’s top floor. There, you will admire a beautiful 360° view of the city, the sea and even Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest summit.
Coffee and drinks near the apartment
Some recomendantios, in close distance from the studio:
Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Centre
154 Egnatias Street, 546 36 THESSALONIKI
Tel No: +30 2310 291111
Fax No: +30 2310 284732
web site: www.helexpo.gr
Historical city center
If you’re a History and Archaeology lover, then you should visit Thessaloniki’s most famous ancient sites: -The Ancient Agora: the former social and religious city centre during the Greek and Roman periods. -The Arch of Galerius, also named “Kamara”. It was built in 305 A.D to celebrate a victory over the Persians. The only remains still standing are 2 original pillars and an arch, decorated with battle scenes. -The Rotunda of Galerius was built as a Mausoleum for the Emperor. Then, it became a church and later a Mosque. It’s one of Thessaloniki’s oldest monuments. -The Galerius Palace is a ancient Roman palace. Located on Navarinou Square, it was part of a huge complex, with the Arch and the Rotunda I mentioned above. There isn’t much left of it.
Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki
Built around the early 7th century CE, the Great Church was the main civic church of the city for much of its history. Today, the huge, freestanding building of classic Byzantine architecture is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside, intricate Greek Orthodox mosaics line the domes and chandeliers light the room, adding to the peaceful solemnity. The cathedral stands in green Agia Sophia Square in the old town Ana Poli, a lovely place to chill in the Grecian sunshine.
Roman Forum of Thessaloniki
Food scene
Donkey breakfast
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Nightlife in the city centre
Thessaloniki is one of the best places in Greece to go out at night! This university city has a young population and offers an amazing nightlife. All week long, you can go out and have a drink in one of Thessaloniki’s many bars. Ladadika and Valaoritou districts are the most lively. There are many hip bars, night clubs or live music bars: you will always find a place to party all night long!
-Ladadika
Take a walk at the famous Ladadika area, near Aristotelous square, and you will and a number of traditional restaurants, ouzeries and taverns. Enjoy grills and inventive recipes such as Kontosouvli, Giaprakia and Gardoubes with a glass of wine or ouzo. If you prefer seafood, you will be excited when you taste Mussels’ pilaf, grilled sardine, Frutti di mare, Shrimps Saganaki and stued squid, in one of the many fish taverns of the town.
Architecture near the apartment
ΒΙΛΑ ΜΕΧΜΕΤ ΚΑΠΑΝΤΖΗ
Η μεγαλοπρεπής τριώροφη βίλα σχεδιάστηκε από τον αρχιτέκτονα Pierro Arrigoni το 1900, ακολουθώντας εκλεκτικιστικό ύφος με επιδράσεις art nouveau.
ΒΙΛΑ ΧΑΦΙΖ ΜΠΕΗ - ΣΧΟΛΗ ΤΥΦΛΩΝ
H Βίλα Χαφίζ Μπέη χτίστηκε το 1879 και είναι έργο του αρχιτέκτονα Ξενοφώντα Παιονίδη.
ΓΕΝΙ ΤΖΑΜΙ (ΠΑΛΑΙΟ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ)
Το Γενί Τζαμί φέρεται να ήταν το τζαμί των εξισλαμισμένων Εβραίων (ντονμέδων). Κτίστηκε το 1902 σε σχέδια του Ιταλού αρχιτέκτονα Vitaliano Poselli και αποτελεί εξαίρετο δείγμα εκλεκτικιστικής αρχιτεκτονικής.
Folk Life & Ethnological Museum of Macedonia & Thrace
The Folklore and Ethnological Museum was founded in 1973 by the Macedonian Educational Association and it is located in the building called “The Old Government House”.
The construction took place around 1905-1906 by architect Eli Modiano, who added to the eclectic style-mainly in the metal railings and door panels of the main entrance - elements of the “Art Nouveau”, the new artistic trends of the times mostly applied in Paris in the late 19th century.
Essential info near the apartment:
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Super market:
Bazaar S.A.
Sklavenitis
Pesto Stores Tobacco & Services
Hospitals: "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, Ippokrateio - General Hospital of Thessaloniki
Bus stops:
Karaiskaki, Laografiko museum, Sholi Tiflon, Kivelia, Ippokratio
How to transfer: https://skghomes.gr/How-to-transport-in-Thessaloniki-blog-79-en.html
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