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Thessaloniki constitutes a metropolis of Northern Greece. It is the capital of Macedonia, one of the most historical cities of Europe and the second city in population. It is considered a crossroad of culture and civilization. The commercial activity of the city in combination with its history, sights and rich spectacles contribute to its exceptional reputation.

History

Thessaloniki, a modern megalopolis, has is populated by more than one million people. The prefecture of Thessaloniki is the most important administrative part of Central Macedonia.

Thessaloniki was first inhabited in prehistoric years, traces of which can be found by the Prefecture borders. It was founded in 315 B.C. by Kassandros, King of Macedonia, who married the sister of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki. At the same time, in 148 B.C., Thessaloniki was the capital of the Roman Province of Macedonia.

From 1.300 A.D. it lived through a Golden Century under a peculiar autonomy and self-government that demonstrated its strong economy, the wide artistic and intellectual life, the splendid monuments, the exceptionally decorated churches and the copper, iron and paper factories.

After the 16th century, the city changed into a cosmopolitan centre.

Sights and Monuments

A tour of Thessaloniki is enough to reveal the abundance of monuments from different historical periods. The most important is the White Tower, which is the city’s symbol. Other monuments are below: