"Thessaloniki, Greece"
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Thessaloniki, Greece

"Thessaloniki, Greece"

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Created: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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Created: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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Thessaloniki, one of the oldest big cities in Europe and the second largest city in Greece. It stretches over twelve kilometres in a bowl formed by low hills facing a bay that opens into Thermaikos Gulf. It is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centres in the Mediterranean. The great fire of 1917 destroyed a large part of the city's historic centre, and further damaged was caused by a large earthquake in 1968. Nevertheless, there are countless examples of the city's rich history and many cultures, albeit hidden among the post-1917 development. This patchwork of building has produced an incredible blend of styles that are very unique to Thessaloniki. Roman monuments abut modern university campuses, modernist buildings face mediaeval churches and Ottoman structures will soon cap the tunnels of Thessaloniki's newest addition, the subway. The city authorities have done much to preserve the condition of the cultural heritage and one can only imagine that more will be done to ensure that it is not only a permanent part of the city's landscape but also that it is well explained and accessible to locals and visitors alike. Thessaloniki's greatness, however, is not just in its standing structure. This city is truly alive and not just in the sense of massive traffic or lots of construction. The people here like to express themselves out in the open and it is hard to spend time here without seeing some of the authentic and indigenous culture of the city. Plateia Aristotelou has some open air concerts during the summer, but there are also spontaneous gatherings that give visitors insight into the lives of ordinary Salonicans. Students spend time in front of the Rotunda strumming their guitars at night and the Roman Agora is sometimes the site of plays or shows organized by various groups in the city. Every two years this cultural flourishing takes the form of the biennale of contemporary art, the highlight of the city's artistic community's calendar. Byzantine churches, Roman constructions, Muslim buildings, modern architecture, intensive nightlife and stunning beaches are the essence of Thessaloniki. Being the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki combines more than 2,300 years of history with every facility and excitement that a modern European city can offer a visitor.
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25 Dec
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Electra Palace Thessaloniki 9.1 Superb
Thessaloniki - At 0.2 km from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST9, Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki 546 24 Classic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)
A stay at Electra Palace Thessaloniki places you in the heart of Thessaloniki, steps from Tsimiski Street and 2 minutes by foot from Sports Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Yad Lazikaron and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lambrakis Monument.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.Grab a bite to eat at Orizontes, a beachfront fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events.
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