Thessaloniki_EN

CONTENTS
Thessaloniki 4
The history of Thessaloniki 6
1 st walk:
UNESCO Byzantine Monuments 8
2 nd walk:
Historic Centre (1) - Traditional commercial centre 15
3 rd walk:
Historic Centre (2) - Museum area 24
4 th walk:
Historic Centre (3) 34
5 th walk:
Ano Poli (Old Town) 42
6 th walk:
Nea Paralia – Vasilissis Olgas Avenue 50
7 th walk:
West of the Centre-Stavroupoli 58
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Suburbs and city outskirts 63
Museums 70
Day Excursions 82
Buys in Thessaloniki 96
Christina Karkana, 7,5 years old.
The artwork on the cover is courtesy
of the Museum of Greek Children’s Art.
Through children’s eyes and creativity, that enriches the collections
of the Museum of Greek Children’s Art, Greek history, tradition, everyday life
and culture is depicted in the most disarming and eloquent manner.
Discover the magic world of children’s art in one of the few such Museums world-wide.
Museum of Greek Children’s Art. www.childrensartmuseum.gr
Nightlife 97
Gastronomy and wines 99
Touring Thessaloniki with children 100
Information 102
Maps 112