See & Explore Thessaloniki

While Thessaloniki boasts massive, famous walls and towering churches, tucked away on the junction of Theotokopoulou and Krispou Street in the Upper Town sits a smaller, humbler architectural gem: the Byzantine baths of Thessaloniki.   ​As the only surviving Byzantine-era bathhouse in the entire city, and the most complete of its kind in Greece, this UNESCO… Continue Reading

Thessaloniki, the “co-capital” of Greece, has a history as layered as its architecture. Roman ruins, Ottoman buildings, Byzantine churches, Byzantine walls and towers, sit alongside the modern blocks of a Greek metropolis. To help you prepare for your stay in Thessaloniki, we have curated a list of the best books about Thessaloniki, so you can… Continue Reading

Thessaloniki is a city that invites you to slow down. Grab a coffee, start walking, and you’ll eventually stumble upon the impressive ancient Roman market in Thessaloniki. This ancient site, one of the oldest historical landmarks in Thessaloniki, sits right in the middle of the modern bustle, offering a peaceful look back at the city’s… Continue Reading

Are you looking for a quiet escape from the buzzing city center? Most visitors flock straight to the White Tower (THE landmark of Thessaloniki), but a much older secret hides at the western edge of the city. The Vardaris Fortress, also known as Top Hane, stands as one of the most significant Ottoman monuments in… Continue Reading