IN PICTURES

MAGIC MOMENTS CAUGHT BY THE LENS OF PHOTOGRAPHER OLGA DEIKOU

THE EDGES OF THE CITY - the Concert Hall and Evosmos

The area between the two buildings of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, at the eastern end of the seafront promenade, used to be regarded as the most romantic spot in Thessaloniki, thanks to its views of the city, which are particularly enchanting at twilight. Over the past couple of years, however, new romances have been blossoming on the other side of Thessaloniki, too, in Evosmos, where bridges crisscross the ring road and airplanes kiss the clouds.

THE SEA AND THE CITY - the Port and the Concert Hall

Thessaloniki’s history is inextricably entwined with the Aegean. For centuries, its port served as one of the key maritime gateways to the Balkans and brought wealth and new ideas from around the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Today, locals and visitors frequent the waterfront from the Concert Hall to the Port, seeking an enduring connection to the wider world across the waters.

AGAINST THE SKY - Thessaloniki’s “Umbrellas”

The five-kilometer stretch that makes up the seaside promenade is the perfect place to escape from the din of the city center. This development, designed by architects Prodromos Nikiforidis and Bernard Cuomo, has been an incredible success among the locals. One of its most popular meeting places is at “The Umbrellas,” the sculpture by George Zongolopoulos whose whimsical appeal can take a turn towards the serious when the night falls.