10 Things to do in Thessaloniki That You Shouldn't Miss

March 30, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Thessaloniki (Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloníki [θesaloˈnici] ( listen)), also familiarly known as Thessalonica or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of Macedonia, the administrative region of Central Macedonia and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. Its nickname is η Συμπρωτεύουσα (Symprotévousa), literally "the co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the Συμβασιλεύουσα (Symvasilévousa) or "co-reigning" city of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, alongside Constantinople.
Restaurants in Thessaloniki

1. Toumba Stadium

Mikras Asias, Thessaloniki 54351 Greece +30 231 095 4050 [email protected] http://www.paokfc.gr/en/history-2/the-stadium/home-ground-en/
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5.0 based on 296 reviews

Toumba Stadium

Reviewed By giorgoskb2 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Amazing atmosphere,amazing experience !!! Must do thing when visiting Thessaloniki P.A.O.K.1926 -G4-

2. Ataturk Museum

Apostolou Pavlou 17, Thessaloniki 546 21 Greece +30 231 024 8452 http://www.kultur.gov.tr/TR,96346/selanik-ataturk-evi.html
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4.5 based on 480 reviews

Ataturk Museum

Reviewed By Jatita

Interesting in situ view of his early life. Easy to get to from the usual Salonica must-sees. More security than usual tourist stops.

3. Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki

Agiou Dimitriou 83 Center of town, Thessaloniki 546 33 Greece +30 231 027 0008 [email protected] http://www.agdimitriosthes.gr
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4.5 based on 1,868 reviews

Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki

Reviewed By LynneZ302 - Gold Coast, Australia

Beautiful church with some old mosaics and gorgeously carved pews, definitely worth a visit. You can also visit the crypt underneath which is quite interesting and has good descriptions in English.

4. Museum of Byzantine Culture

2 Leoforos Stratou, Thessaloniki 546 40 Greece +30 231 086 8570 [email protected] http://www.mbp.gr/en
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4.5 based on 1,016 reviews

Museum of Byzantine Culture

Reviewed By RoddieA

This is a wonderfully laid out museum containing a large variety of Byzantine artefacts. Its permanent exhibition is presented over about 11 rooms in this specifically designed, easy to navigate, atmospheric yet modern building. There are some truly beautiful icons and mosaics on view. Each room is dedicated to a particular aspect of Byzantine culture. The first covers the early churches while others present topics such as castles, emperors, graves and the various collections that were bequeathed to the museum. The information is displayed in English & Greek. The museum is highly impressive and informative and gives superb insights into the Byzantine Empire and Era. There is also a small cafe/restaurant in the building. Well worthy of a visit.

5. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Manoli Andronikou 6 Manoli Andronikou 6, 54013, Thessaloniki 54013 Greece +30 231 331 0201 [email protected] http://www.amth.gr/en
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4.5 based on 1,459 reviews

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Reviewed By Filippos1990A - Helsingborg, Sweden

Great collection of ancient hellenic artefacts of a great variety, well worth a visit! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable.

6. White Tower of Thessaloniki

Leoforos Nikis Leoforos Nikis, 54640, Thessaloniki 546 40 Greece +30 231 086 8570 http://site.lpth.gr
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4.5 based on 4,728 reviews

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Reviewed By 379alany - Limassol City, Cyprus

The White Tower is an iconic seafront landmark in Thessaloniki with an incredible history. The information inside is very well presented on each of it's floors (in Greek only, but there are audiophones available at the entrance). It's a well worth climb to the top where a small shop is located - the view of the seafront from there is superb. Well worth the small entrance fee and it's one of the attractions included in the Thessaloniki combined cultural ticket.

7. Aristotelous Square

Nikis Avenue, Thessaloniki 546 24 Greece http://thessaloniki.gr
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4.5 based on 2,665 reviews

Aristotelous Square

Reviewed By panayiotisb2018 - Athens, Greece

Like Alexander the Great once said “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher (Aristotle) for living well. That goes for Thessaloniki as well literally! Don’t bother going to Thessaloniki if your not planing to spend time at Aristotelous Square! Stand right in the middle and breathe in all the energy of Northern Greece, or gaze above from a high top cafe of a hotel roof bar especially on a sunny day! This is the heart ❤️ of Thessaloniki, filled with beautiful cafes and restaurants, shops, hotels, the modiano market lathathika area and most of all amazing view! No wonder Aristotle was “Master of all trades”! The guy knew!

8. Rotunda

Pl. Agiou Georgiou Rotonta 5, Thessaloniki 546 35 Greece http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh251.jsp?obj_id=1812
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4.5 based on 872 reviews

Rotunda

Reviewed By athy_a

Impressive building with beautiful mosaics. Worth a visit if interested in ancient historical buildings, next to the Arch of Galerius and further down the Galerian Palace complex.

9. Monument of Alexander The Great

Leoforos Megalou Alexandrou, Thessaloniki 545 00 Greece
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4.5 based on 871 reviews

Monument of Alexander The Great

Reviewed By deputova - Thessaloniki, Greece

As you all know Thessaloniki is one of the real city’s of Macedonia ???????? And not Skopje ....( that baptized for political reasons ) Has this beautiful statue .It is worth to visit

10. Ladadika District

Odos Katouni, Thessaloniki 570 01 Greece
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4.5 based on 1,668 reviews

Ladadika District

Reviewed By 633nikiz

We were delighted to stumble across this area as it was buzzing with people eating outdoors at the tavernas in the narrow streets. Be prepared, you might have to queue for a little while as its popular. Many places were mezodopolias (like tapas bars), and you ordered small portions of several dishes. Lots of atmosphere, good food, reasonable prices and well worth a visit.

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