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Quick facts
- Thessaloniki is home to the Rotunda, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Galerius in 306 AD, making it one of the city's oldest monuments.
- The city's waterfront promenade, known as the Nea Paralia, stretches for 5 kilometers and showcases a variety of sculptures and gardens.
- The White Tower, a 15th-century monument and symbol of Thessaloniki, was originally constructed as a fortification and later served as a prison.
- Thessaloniki hosts the International Film Festival, which has been running annually since 1960, attracting filmmakers and cinema lovers from around the world.
- The city's vibrant late-night meze culture often includes a variety of small dishes, with some taverns staying open well past midnight, catering to locals and tourists alike.
Travel details
- Country
- Greece
- Wind (now)
- 26 km/h
- Coordinates
- 40.6401, 22.9444
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