Discover Thessaloniki, the cocapital of Greece Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter
Τhessaloniki or Saloniki or the “Nymph of the Thermaic Gulf” is the second biggest city of Greece and the most important center of the Greek north. It is famous for its relaxed lifestyle, its cosmopolitan spirit and the coexistence of different national cultures. It has almost one million inhabitants and it is considered Greece's cocapital. Also well known for its festivals, events, its vivid cultural life and of course for its famous nightlife. What is really impressive in this city is that you will find monuments coming from different historic periods, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman. Also the Jewish population which used to be dominant in Thessaloniki have left an important cultural imprint. Plus the hole district of the Old town (Ano Polis) is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. In this port city, built at the back of the Thermaic Gulf, every road leads to Nikis Avenue at the seafront. The sea breeze has endowed the locals with a deep love for leisure and social activities. This explains the immense existence of cafes, bars, restaurant which are almost in every corner of this town. International students and backpackers fuel with their excitement the night clubs, powered by hedonism, narcissism and lust for life.