Things to Do in Thessaloniki

The city has many museums, and here are the best ones: -The Archaeological Museum showcases a collection of remains found around Thessaloniki and in Greek Macedonia -The Museum of Byzantine Culture houses more than 3000 artefacts, jewelry and mosaics from the Byzantine Empire -The Jewish Museum: there, you will learn more about the Jewish community in Thessaloniki and its History, especially during Word War 2. -The Photography Museum, to discover ancient and modern Greek photographs. -The Olympic Museum, if you want to know everything about the Olympic Games History, from the Ancient Times to the present day. -The Museum of Cinema, if you want to know more about Greek cinema and how movies are made. -The Contemporary Art Center of Thessaloniki -The War Museum and its collection of Greek weapons, medals and uniforms.

You’ have already seen all the best places to visit in Thessaloniki? Then, you should take some time go shopping in the city. And you will find everything you need! If you enjoy luxury boutiques, go to Proxenou and Mitropoleos streets, and the perpendicular Morgenthau, Lassani or Chrysostomou streets. You will find all the classic and international brands on Tsimiki, Ermou and Egnatia streets. Finally, for a more vintage style, go to the city centre’s narrow alleys: Agias Theodoras, Issavron and Zefxidos.

If you’re a History and Archaeology lover, then you should visit Thessaloniki’s most famous ancient sites: -The Ancient Agora: the former social and religious city centre during the Greek and Roman periods. -The Arch of Galerius, also named “Kamara”. It was built in 305 A.D to celebrate a victory over the Persians. The only remains still standing are 2 original pillars and an arch, decorated with battle scenes. -The Rotunda of Galerius was built as a Mausoleum for the Emperor. Then, it became a church and later a Mosque. It’s one of Thessaloniki’s oldest monuments. -The Galerius Palace is a ancient Roman palace. Located on Navarinou Square, it was part of a huge complex, with the Arch and the Rotunda I mentioned above. There isn’t much left of it.

Thessaloniki is one of the best places in Greece to go out at night! This university city has a young population and offers an amazing nightlife. All week long, you can go out and have a drink in one of Thessaloniki’s many bars. Ladadika and Valaoritou districts are the most lively. There are many hip bars, night clubs or live music bars: you will always find a place to party all night long!