Promenade
Thessaloniki has two main forms. The first is the abundance of Byzantine and ancient monuments and the second is the sea. The two are linked by the famous coastal promenade Leoforos Nikis, which completely encircles the city centre and flows freely into the so-called New Promenade further south. [btn "Discount hotels in Thessaloniki" https://www.booking.com/city/gr/thessaloniki.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-solun-promenada] Although the…
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A rather inconspicuous and yet one of the most popular Greek modern art installations can be found on the new Thessaloniki promenade just a few dozen metres south of the statue of Alexander the Great and the White Tower. [btn "Book a hotel in Thessaloniki with a discount" https://www.booking.com/city/gr/thessaloniki.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-solun-destniky] Exactly 40 umbrellas mounted on 13-metre-high slightly inclined stainless steel…
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The centre of Thessaloniki ends at the White Tower and the coastline turns southwards. The character of the promenade, which, although it continues to run for over 2.5 km along a densely built-up area, has been transformed into a huge park area after the turn of the millennium. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Thessaloniki" https://www.booking.com/city/gr/thessaloniki.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-solun-nova-promenada] A wide wooden walkway (again…
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Lovers of shopping and local markets will love Thessaloniki. The city centre is literally a shopping mall with many outdoor shops, large modern stores, as well as local markets. [btn "Book your hotel at a discount" https://www.booking.com/city/gr/thessaloniki.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-solun-modiano] The biggest one, with a distinct facade and quite a massive stone building, is the Modiano Market. Local food and souvenirs All your senses…
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