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The cosmopolitan city of Thessaloniki (also written as Salonika) is located on the Thermaikos Gulf, in Macedonia region, Greece. This city is also within easy reach of Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). The road distance between this village and Thessaloniki airport is approximately 18 km and the average travel duration is 30min.
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About Thessaloniki City
Thessaloniki was founded in 315 BC by King Cassander of Macedonia. It rapidly became a very important center and one of the major cities of the kingdom during the Hellenistic Era with limited political autonomy. A vibrant metropolis throughout the centuries. After the fall of the Kingdom of Macedon in 168 BC it became part of the Roman republic and was further developed into an important trade center actually connecting Europe with Asia through the Roman Via Egnatia.
Many of the most imposing and well decorated structures were built during the Roman Era of its history as Thessaloniki was one of the capitals during the Tetrarchy period, while it also served as capital of all the Greek provinces for a period of time. During the first century AD and afterwards, the city became one of the first early Christian centers after Paul the Apostle preached here and laid the foundations for a new religion.
During the Byzantine era the city was further developed and became even bigger, being the second most important city of the empire after Constantinople itself. Wonderful churches and other buildings were built in several areas while extended defensive constructions took place. In 1204 AD during the fourth crusade the city fell into the hands of the Crusaders and thus the “Kingdom Of Thessalonica” was created. In 1246 though, the Byzantines managed to recover the entire area.
After 1430 the ottomans conquered Thessaloniki, under the commands of Mourad II. During the Ottoman occupation period the city once again became the most important commercial and trade center of the area and was considered of great strategic importance due to the trade routes established. It became the new home for many ethnic communities (Sepharadites) that significantly promoted art, culture and architecture.
During the 19th century while the Ottoman empire was making extensive reorganization and modernisation efforts (Tanzimat), several wonderful new buildings were built all over the city. The gradually expanding use of steam and the wide spread of the railways tranfsormed Thessaloniki into the largest industrial center in the Balkans. Huge industrial units were constructed along with a new port. All these led to what the historians called “California of the East”. The city’s population tripled in a time period from 1840 to 1912.
In October 27, 1912 during the first Balkan War the Greek army liberated the city, while in 1917 the city faced what was perhaps its greatest disaster ever, as a huge fire destroyed almost three quarters of the center something that had various side effects in the following years. Serious efforts and proposals were made by famous architects like Ernest Hebrard in order for the city center to be rebuilt like a modern European capital. During the 50’s and the 60’s the city experienced an unprecedented construction growth that transformed the city center to its present form. (Click here to view some rare photos dated back to these decades.)
Today Thessaloniki is a modern European city, as always an important trade and transportation center connected to all the Balkan Countries, while it was nominated as the Cultural Capital of Europe in 1997. It is one of the largest student centers in South-Eastern Europe while many of its monuments are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 2004 during the Athens Olympics, the city hosted a number of athletic events while being one of the Greek Olympic Cities. Finally the city was selected in 2011 as the European Youth Capital of 2014.
Shopping is one thing that you will definitely enjoy during your stay in Thessaloniki. The city offers plenty of options so that no taste or wallet are left unsatisfied. Lets start our virtual tour with the famous Tsimiski Avenue. Tsimiski is a 1,2 klms long Avenue in the heart of Thessaloniki. It is named after Ioannis Tsimiskis, a Byzantine Emperor known for his struggles against the Bulgarians, although prior to the Balkan Wars it was known as The Second Parallel, counting from the seafront of the city. Before the 1900s it used to connect the eastern city walls to the west side of the city.
Unfortunately the Great Fire of 1917 destroyed the Avenue. Ernest Hebrard, a French architect, was assigned the redesign of Thessaloniki city centre after the Fire that wrecked approximately 32% of Thessaloniki and more than half of its commercial shops. Part of this design was Tsimiski in its current form. A shopper’s paradise – Tsimiski and Mitropoleos Avenues.
Tsimiski Avenue is extended from Aggelaki Str. by the International Trade Fair area to Ionos Dragoumi Str., right after Venizelou Avenue. Along Tsimiski you will find many boutiques, fashion shops, delicatessens, large bookstores and errant venders. “Plateia” (Plaza) shopping mall, with the famous “Odeon” multiplex cinemas, is also located on Tsimiski Avenue, near Aristotelous Square. Moreover, Tsimiski Av. hosts many large and impressive department stores like “Nottos Galleries”. If lucky, you may discover some brand names at real bargain prices there. Your walk will most likely be accompanied by live music, since many local and some foreign less known bands perform on Tsimiski Avenue especially during the Christmas season but also throughout the year.
Mitropoleos Avenue is almost parallel to Tsimiski Avenue but has lesser extent. This road, along with Ermou Street and Proxenou Koromila Street, are a much more expensive choice as it concerns fashion. On Mitropoleos Street the visitor will discover some of the city’s known patisseries, branches of internationally known fashion brands and smaller boutiques. Most of the haute couture branches of the city centre though (Burberry etc) are located on Proxenou Koromila street, formerly known as The First Parallel. This street is also very popular with locals for its coffee shops and bars that stay open till late at night even on weekdays, so, if you feel like it, take a break and mingle with them in one of the stylish cafes.
Agias Sofias Street and Egnatia Avenue – Thessaloniki Shopping CentreAgia Sofia Street should not be missed when it comes to shopping. Some less expensive fashion stores selling stylish clothes and accessories and one or two modern cafes and patisseries lie in this area. On the crossroad of Agia Sofia Str. and Ermou Str. you will encounter the well known Agia Sofia church which was one of the few buildings left intact by the Great Fire of 1917.
On Agia Sofia square cast a glance at the sculpture named “Citizens” by artist M. Tzobanaki; it pictures residents reading a newspaper and it was placed there on 1987. Then, let the scent of vanilla lead you to the well known “Cookie Man” shop on Mackenzy King Str. It serves freshly baked cookies and other treats. Part of Agia Sofia Street (from Tsimiski up to Ermou) has recently been restricted to cars and was made a pedestrian street, something that offers you the chance to take your time and have a look at the shops that mostly sell clothes, fashion accessories and shoes.
On the corner of Ermou and Agias Sofias Streets lies the known to the city’s residents as “The Red House”, a building of remarkable architecture dated back to 1928. This building houses many rumors and myths of being haunted and doomed.. On the neighboring to Agia Sofia streets and alleys, like Agias Theodoras the visitor can discover some more vintage fashion stores and boutiques.
Although on all of the above Streets the customer will find some low cost shops, Egnatia Avenue is the place for those with a stricter budget. The street is home to many small fashion and accesories’ boutiques and shoe shops and a few bookstores and newstands. Egnatia Str. also hosts many low cost ovens and bakeries where you can buy a small snack or pie and coffee. The street is quite busy during morning hours, by passing drivers and students from the neighboring Aristotle University.
In addition to Egnatia Street, Dimitriou Gounari Str. (best known as Navarinou area, named after the nearby Navarinou Plaza), is yet another destination for those managing low budgets and alternative styles. In this area, you will encounter tattoo shops, hippie fashion & accessories’ boutiques and some stores that sell second hand music cds, LPs, collectible magazines and books at low prices. The odor of the herb sticks sold by errant venders in the area is heavy but pleasant. Of course once you are there, check out Kamara monument (“Arch of Galerius”), Navarinou Plaza and Rotonda.
While walking in the centre of the city you will soon discover that pretty much anything you can imagine is for sale; you just have to find the right place and shop to suit you. Thessaloniki is a beautiful city that lies on the shore of the Thermaic Gulf. Its seafront has always been one of the most often frequented places, both by tourists and locals. On a clear day, its magnificent view of the sea and the mountain of Gods, Olympus, will absolutely enchant you.
On the north of Thessaloniki lies the Upper or Old Town, the only part of the city that survived the big fire of 1917. The Upper Town – Ano Poli will make you feel as if time stood still; you’ll immediately be stricken by its unique style, so different from that of the rest of Thessaloniki that will travel you back to the city’s Byzantine past.
A number of very important historic buildings some of which have marked Thessaloniki’s history through a number of critical events are gathered in Queen Olgas st. Wealthy Greek, Jew, Turk and European merchants and politicians constructed most of these masterpieces.
Nea Krini is a different, perhaps more elegant proposal located on the eastern part of the city, approximately 25 minutes away from Thessaloniki’s center. Some well-known and appreciated restaurants and fish-taverns can be found in the area, most of them located along the coastal avenue “Aretsou”.
Twelve beautiful thematic parks along with hundreds of new trees and countless other interventions turned the old Waterfront area of Thessaloniki into a unique, modern urban space.
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