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Thessaloniki is the
capital of Macedonia. Although the area dates back 3000 years, the city's
was founded in 315 B.C., when King Kassandros of Macedon named the city
after his wife Thessalonike, a half-sister of Alexander the Great. St. Paul
visited in A.D. 50 and 56, and set up a Christian community.
Thessaloniki's landmarks range from the 15th century Venetian Tower to
the Arch of Galerius, erected in A.D. 303. Some magnificent churches date to
early beginnings, and many were converted into mosques and synagogues.
Between the 17th and 20th centuries Jews made up more than half the
population as a result of the arrival in 1492 of some 20,000 Jews who had
been expelled from Spain. They played a predominant part in commerce and
industry.
Thessaloniki centers around Aristotle Square, a traffic-free area
bordered by arcadehousing cafes and restaurants. There is a popular
pedestrian seafront promenade, and luxury shops and boutiques are found on
Odos Mitropoleos and Odos Tsimski.
Pier Information. Your ship is scheduled to
dock at Macedonia pier. The center of town is approximately 200 yards
away. Taxis are available on the pier upon request. |
Shopping. The main shopping district is 500
meters from the port, on Tsimiski, Aghia Sophias and Venizelou, along
with their side streets. Shops close 2 to 5:30 and on Sundays. |
Cuisine. Near Aristotelous Square and in the
area of Ladadika you’ll find many popular cafés and tavernas.
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Other Sights
Roman Agora. These are extensive remains from the Roman period,
suggesting a Roman Forum existed here.
Paradise Baths. A large Turkish bathhouse dating from 1444 and
still in use today.
Town Walls. To tour the city walls dating from 285 B.C., start at
the Evangelistria cemetery, north of the University. |
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