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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki. Lara McQue. Thermaïkos Gulf. What is Thessaloniki all about?. History. Cosmopolitan Character. Commercial port Traditional open air and enclosed markets Transportation hub of Southeastern Europe. Founded in 315 B.C. Named after Alexander the Great’s sister

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Thessaloniki

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  1. Thessaloniki Lara McQue

  2. Thermaïkos Gulf

  3. What is Thessaloniki all about? History CosmopolitanCharacter Commercial port Traditional open air and enclosed markets Transportation hub of Southeastern Europe • Founded in 315 B.C. • Named after Alexander the Great’s sister • Byzantine and Ottoman culture

  4. Things to do • Olympus National Park • Traditional Greek restaurants • One of many museums • The White Tower • Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art

  5. Olympus National Park Just 57 miles from Thessaloniki!

  6. The White Tower • Originally built to guard city walls • Housed a fort, garrison, and a prison • Now houses the Byzantine Museum

  7. Food • Known for traditional dishes and meals • Tzigerosarmades = wrapped meat ball • Zithos: committed to traditional cuisine

  8. Accessibility $1600 - $2000 $50-$150 a night Two week trip: $3550 + food and souvenirs

  9. Where to Stay in Thessaloniki Offers babysitting! The Capsis Hotel The largest hotel in Northern Greece.

  10. References • http://www.greecelogue.com/thessaloniki-white-tower.html • http://www.lpth.gr/en/ • http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/main_cities/thessaloniki • http://www.saloniki.org/ • http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/parks/olympus-greece/ • http://www.mmca.org.gr/mmst/el/home.htm • http://orbitz.com

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