Tours in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a city of holidays and festivals

Do you know what city is deservedly considered the cultural center of Greece? Thessaloniki. This is due to the great variety of festivals and mass festivities in the city. Going on a tour to Thessaloniki, it is worth considering that this is a city with a huge historical heritage and a centuries-old history. It is interesting that the old part of the city is listed in the UNESCO heritage list. The history of the city goes back to the distant IV century BC, when it was actively started to be built, but archaeological excavations show that the settlement of the first people here lived even earlier.

Beach holidays in Thessaloniki, especially with children, should be planned on the outskirts of the city. This is due to the fact that now most cargo ships come to the port of Thessaloniki and the city can not boast of a clean coastline. But it is worth noting that the city is perfectly equipped for scuba diving. There are several professional dive clubs in Thessaloniki. At the disposal of tourists about fifteen places to dive with a variety of representatives of flora and fauna, coral reefs and sunken ships.

The trip to Thessaloniki will bring a lot of pleasures to the admirers of the history of Ancient Greece. The whole city is a landmark with centuries of history. What is the old part of the city, where every street and building is a memorial of history. The main attractions are the Museum of Archeology, the triumphal arch, the White Tower (part of the wall erected by the Turks, where prisoners were held). It is interesting that pre-Christian churches have been preserved in the city, for example St. George and the churches, whose history dates back more than a thousand years. For example, the church of St. Sophia.

The main festival of the city is the Dmitry festival dedicated to the saint. Starting from autumn and throughout the winter, rest in Thessaloniki will be filled with various festivals, for example, a dance festival, a culinary festival and others. Thessaloniki is the second most important city in Greece. This resort is loved by both locals and tourists. He is not only loved, but treated with special reverence.