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DESTINATION - Thessaloniki, is a historic city. Founded by the ruler of Macedonia, Kassandros, 315 years BC, who named him as his wife's name, Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great. The Romans, the Byzantine Empire, Nation Venice, and the caliphate of the Ottoman Empire once controlled this territory.



No wonder this city still has a variety of historical relics from different nations. Supported by its strategic location at the edge of the Gulf of Thermal, the city is very strategic port city and commercial center. Roman emperor Galerius, become the capital city in the eastern region. Afterwards, turn into the second largest city in the Byzantine Empire after Constantinople (Istanbul). And survive in the Ottoman domination.

Navigating Thessaloniki and in Greece. Athens. geographical structure of the Greek mainland hilly. Similarly, Thessaloniki. A population of approximately one million inhabitants and hold the title as the second largest city in Greece. Warganyanya live in the lower city and the hills.

The White Tower was as white as the color, because the influence of the time. It was round about as tall as 25 meters. Built by the Ottoman regime under the rule of Sultan Sulaiman (1520-66), who use it as a stronghold, garrison and prison. Currently this historic building serves as the Museum of Byzantine Culture.

Walking on the promenade near the tower Thermal Bay, with the sea on the left side and a road along the high apartments on the other hand, listening to a bit about how people live Thessaloniki. One-lane road is always crowded by motor vehicles. most of the streets here have a point. Most of the apartments across the bottom serves as a cafe promenade. They look comfortable. With overstuffed couches facing the highway. It seems, people like to hang out in Thessaloniki cafe. Almost no visible empty cafe. They eat and drink on the couch while listening to music uproar.

Named after the leading Greek philosophers, Aristotle Square is a memorable outdoor elegance. This place was cut by 3 avenue interspersed with flower gardens. Looks like a bottle. The cafes fulfill the side of the field and in the middle there are many public benches to unwind. Dozens of motorcycles parked at the mouth of the field.

Climb toward agio Dimitriou street, old church Agios Dimitrios. When Turkish rule, the church was turned into a mosque functions.

Agio Dimitriou street is one-lane road crowded by vehicles, and traders on both sides. Just as the road in another town center, is also filled with street stalls and shops. Also a place to eat. smaller. Each store sells one of two kinds of products. For example fruit and vegetable shop, shoe store, etc..

Trigonios through the Gate Tower Anna Paleologina. Almost all parts of the city of Thessaloniki seen here. The road to the top of a circular stone tower is closed. There is a park and public bench in front of the tower. Dozens of people were sitting around enjoying the scenery of the city below. The sun was almost drowned.

Eptapirgio, the former prison tower in the past.

Egnatia street, where the objects were scattered many ancient attractions. Hamza Bey Mosque, Basilica Archiropitos, Agia Sophia, and Bow Galerius Rotonda, a remnant of former Roman Emperor.