White Tower, Aristotles square, the statue of Alexander the great

HISTORY :
Only around an hour drive away from Halkidiki is the metropolitan city of Thessaloniki (Thessalonica).

Thessaloniki: the white tower and beach.

Thessaloniki video tour

Thessaloniki : The ancient years

It was founded in 315 B.C. by Kassandros, the king of the ancient Greek state of Macedonian. The ancient Macedonians were  Greeks like the Athenians, the Spartans, the Thracians, etc. This is evident from ancient sources, their Greek written and spoken language, their Greek names and their religion. Furthermore, there are archaeological findings presented in Thessaloniki's archaeological museum and the local living traditions which passed from father to son through generations. The historical sites of Eges (Vergina) and Pella (the home land of Alexander the Great) were older capitals of the ancient Greek Macedonians and one can visit them along with Thessaloniki's archaeological museum.

Macedonia, ancient years Eges (Vergina) and Pella

Thessaloniki:Early Christianity

Thessalonika was visited by Apostole Paul during his spreading of the new Christian religion and has many historical Christian cathedrals built by the medieval Greeks (Byzantines).

Christian temples of Thessaloniki: Hagia Sofia, Agios Dimitrios, and other temples

Thessalonika: A modern city with economical and cultural activity

Furthermore, Thessalonica is a modern city with an active harbor, airport, and railway, a blooming economy and culture, new business opportunities that make it an ideal place for real estate investments.

The Music Pallace                                      Planetarium



Harbour, Train Station, Thessaloniki's Airport of Macedonia (SKG)

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