MEET THESSALONIKI

Thessaloniki, the capital of Northern Greece, has a rare mixture of ancient and modern culture that helped shape the fascinating history. To the west lies the Industrial Zone, to the east the residential area and to the north the Old Town which has narrow serpentine streets and breathtaking views as a sample of Anatolian architecture. The location near the coastal zone is dominated by Aristotle Square, a large square facing the sea. The city has wide avenues, parks and squares; tree lined shopping streets with elegant windows, numerous neoclassical buildings, modern houses and old neighborhoods with paved roads. The shops in the shopping streets of Thessaloniki (Tsimiski, Venizelou, Agia Sophia, Ermou Street, Metropolis, Egnatia and M. Joseph) have a wide variety of jewelry, furs, creations of folk art, clothing and more. The "Yesterday" meets "Today" to the old taverns, bars and restaurants located near the luxurious hotels and bars, nightclubs, cinemas, theaters and nice outdoor "cafes." The tour begins with a visit to the museum and continues with a tour of the city, with particular emphasis on the past and present. If planning a long stay in Thessaloniki, you will have the opportunity to travel to neighboring areas and gain a unique experience while enjoying breathtaking scenery of rare beauty.

MUSEUMS

Any time of year visitors of Thessaloniki has the opportunity to admire rare finds and monuments, not only Greek, but also the world's cultural and cultural heritage found in museums. The Archaeological Museum (www.amth.gr) presented a whole culture of Macedonia from prehistoric times to late antiquity, and the Museum of Byzantine Culture (www.mbp.gr) held great historical and religious value exhibits Byzantine heritage of our ancestors. In the permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art Makedonikou (www.mmca.org.gr) exhibited important works of Greek and foreign artists, while at the State Museum of Contemporary Art (www.greekstatemuseum.com), one of the most important of its kind, is the famous collection "Kostakis' with works of Russian avant-garde. The core of the collection Teloglion Arts (www.tf.auth.gr/teloglion) is including works of art from various cultures and major works of Greek and European artists of the 19th and 20th century. It is also worth visiting the Jewish Museum (www.jmth.gr), the Museum Makedonikou Struggle (www.imma.edu.gr), the Folk Museum (www.lemmth.gr), the Thessaloniki History Centre with a rich historical record of City, the Museum of Cinema (www.cinemuseum.gr) which includes rare footage film and newsreel, the Museum of Photography (www.thmphoto.gr), the War Museum where there are significant military artifacts from the Balkan and two World Wars, Olympic Museum (www.olympicmuseum-thessaloniki.org) and the Water Museum, housed in an old pumping station of Thessaloniki Water Company. Finally the facilities of the Centre for Science & Technology Museum / Noesis (www.tmth.edu.gr) include Planetarium, Simulator and Kosmotheatro.

(www.cinemuseum.gr) that it includes infrequent material of films and topical, the Museum of Photograph (www.thmphoto.gr), the Martial Museum in which are presented important martial exhibits from the Balkan but also two World Wars, Olympic Museum (www.olympicmuseum-thessaloniki.org) and the Museum of Water supply,which is accommodated in the old pump station of the Company of Water supply of Thessaloniki. Finally the installations of Centre of Distribution of Sciences and Museum of Technology of Noesis (www.tmth.edu.gr) include Planetarium, Simulator and Kosmotheatre.

MONUMENTS

The numerous monuments of Thessaloniki's historic center, makes a rich course of time. Starting from the Roman Forum in the heart of the city and continuing to the Arch of Galerius, known as "Arch", one comes to the rich archaeological finds of the Hippodrome Square that compose a majestic building complex, called Galerian Group. The Castles of Thessaloniki In their current form are mainly work of Byzantine emperors and the view of the city and the entire Thermaikos Gulf from this region where they dominated, is magic. Perpetual symbol of Thessaloniki, the White Tower stands proud and majestic, being one of the most important monuments of the city. Inside White Tower existed a museum with interesting exhibits. Very interesting monuments are the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki which are a great heritage of religious and cultural. Some of these have been included in the treaty and protected as UNESCO World Heritage. The "Early Christian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki", as is known, include the Church of St. George Rotunda, the temple made with hands, the church of St. Dimitrios Monastery Latomos, the church of St. Sophia, the Church of Our Lady Chalkeon, Temple of the Holy Apostles, the Church of St. Nicholas Orphans and the Church of St. Panteleimon. Continuing its history one can visit Islamic monuments: Hamza Bey Mosque, Alatza Imaret Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Bezesteni (covered market), Giachounti bath, and fountain. Finally, in Thessaloniki, one can find typical examples of neoclassical buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. The governor, the Faculty, the old Customs, Villa Allatini the Papafio Orphanage, Hospital Saint Dimitrios, Casa Bianca, the House Mittas, the House Mehmet Kapantzi, E High School for Boys only, some of these wonderful architectural elements which can be found among the modern buildings of the city.

HALL

The Concert Hall was built in a coastal area, which was donated by the Greek government in the Poseidonio Athletic Center of Thessaloniki. Launched in early 2000 and began its regular events in May of that year. The creation of the Hall came to solve the needs of Thessaloniki which was a space able to accommodate not only artistic, but also various other activities. The external appearance of the building is in an absolute harmony with the history of Thessaloniki. It’s combining elements from the glorious Byzantine past and from the later cosmopolitan role of Thessaloniki. It constitutes a jewel for the city.
www.tch.gr

WATERLAND

Waterland in Thessaloniki is the largest water park in Greece and in Europe both (150,000 square meters). You can enjoy the view across the lazy river (Lazy River). Enjoy the water slides and the flow of waves. We advise you to take part in games.