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Worldwide travel T e Travel Guide 37


Thessaloniki: The Greek hidden gem of city break


Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece, is a one-of-a-kind, tourist-friendly region that combines the best of modern-day facilities and the vibes of ancient times


cosmopolitan character, gastronomy and rich history. If you’re looking for a bunch of tourist attractions crammed inside a small geographical area, T essaloniki never fails to impress. With its stunning Byzantine


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landmarks and ancient structures, T essaloniki is a modern-day time capsule that transports its visitors back to medieval times, with very well-preserved pieces of history scat- tered all over its classic yet modern terrain. With signs of multiple cultures and a history that involves input from the Greeks, Ottomans, Jews and many others, the city manages to charm visi- tors from all walks of life. No matter your religion, cultural


background or mother tongue, you’ll fi nd a piece of your soul in T essaloniki’s diverse monuments and global pieces of history. T essaloniki has been character- the gastronomic capital of


ised as


Greece and is the only UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the country. Recipes from those who have lived in the city,


ocated at the back of the T ermaikos Gulf, this beautiful city benefi ts signifi cantly from its


for longer or shorter times, have mixed with local dishes, creating a very inter- esting combination of fl avours. A typical breakfast in T essaloniki


is likely to include bougatsa and cocoa milk from a traditional bakery or shops specialising in pastries. Frappe coff ee is a must to get a boost before walking along the Byzantine landmarks of the city. Before noon, a stop at a tsipouro- tavern for a seafood meze will help whet your appetite for new explora- tions. At noon, you’ll be seduced by the smells emanating from the taverns and invited to sample dishes such as cabbage stuffi ng and mussel pilaf accompanied by local wines. T e walk continues and the expe- rience grows with a


taste of an


Armenovil with hot chocolate poured over the velvety cream enriched with caramelized almonds and crispy meringue. T e cafes of T essaloniki will help you to get to know the city — coff ee here is a time for discussion and socialising. T ere are so many options for dinner that you’re going to fi nd it diffi cult to pick one. T e main feature is grilled fresh fi sh with fi ne olive oil, or perhaps grilled steak from the


meadows of the area. In the evening, if you fancy a drink, how about a cocktail based on tsipouro: tsipourito? For many, this city is the youth


capital of Greece. Considered an ideal place to study, T essaloniki hosts thousands of students and young people, making the nights vivid and intense. T e bars of T essaloniki pop up among the shops with the roar of entertainment to make you feel like you’re listening to the soul of the city. T e most heartwarming aspect


of T essaloniki’s culture is how welcoming and accepting its residents are to visitors and tourists worldwide.


T e most heartwarming aspect of T essaloniki’s culture is how welcoming and accepting its residents are to visitors and tourists worldwide


T is hospitality comes from tourism being a signifi cant part of the city’s economy to the point where the locals have been born and raised to show everyone from around the world the true beauty of T essaloniki.


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