Thessaloniki

#GetDiscountNotRelyingOnLuck Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki) or Salonika is the second largest city in Greece after Athens and is considered a city of great historical, artistic and cultural significance, especially in the Balkan region and southeastern Europe. Important and interesting places to visit include: *** White Tower – the symbol of the city on the Aegean Sea, used to be a city defense tower and used as a prison during the Ottoman era ** Rotunda – a 1,700-year-old circular building that used to be a Roman temple, Byzantine church and mosque ** Arch of Galerius – a triumphal arch built by Emperor Galerius ** Ano Poli (Old City) – a hilltop city that survived the great earthquake of 1917, full of old Greek-Ottoman houses and beautiful views ** Many Byzantine churches – such as Agios Demetrios (the city's beloved saint), Agia Sophia, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites #thessaloniki #greece #europetrip