Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Macedonia. It is a main hub of economic, industrial, commercial and political affairs in Greece. Thessaloniki is presently one of the most visited places of attraction in Greece.
Climate of Thessaloniki
The city has a Mediterranean climate. As such winters are mild and summers are warm. Most of the rainfall occurs during the winters.
Tourist Attractions in Thessaloniki
Tourists from all parts of the world mainly come to see the varied places of attraction. There are many art galleries, museums and temples in the city. Some of the main places of interest are the White Tower of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, Church of Aghios Demetrios, The Arch and Tomb of Galerius, Upper Town or 'Ano Poli', Macedonia-Thrace Folklore and Ethnological Museum, Thessaloniki Museum of the Macedonian, Museum of Byzantine Culture , Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and others.
Things to do in Thessaloniki
Explore the city and its surrounding parts. There are many sightseeing tours and excursions available for tourists. The city is one of the ideal places for shopping. There are many shopping malls and local handicrafts markets. Nightlife in the city is also entertaining.
Transportation in Thessaloniki
The main airport of the city is the Macedonia International Airport. There are both international as well as domestic flights to the city. Transportation within the city is well developed. Thessaloniki is a major railway hub in Greece. There are direct train services to Sofia, Belgrade, Moscow, Skopje, Bucharest, Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul and Athens. Buses form the main means of public transportation system. Organismos Astikon Sygkoinonion Thessalonikis supervises the bus services of the city.
Hotels in Thessaloniki
There are many hotels in the city. There are many luxurious hotels in the city. In addition to these there a large number of fairly priced hotels. Some of the most visited hotels of the city are Holiday Inn Thessaloniki, Macedonia Palace Hotel, Mediterranean Palace Hotel, Grand Hotel Palace, Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki, Golden Tulip Electra Palace Hotel Thessaloniki, Hotel Nikopolis Thessaloniki and others. All the hotels offer a wide range of facilities and services to all its guests.
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