Best Things To Do in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a city of continuous reinvention, a palimpsest where Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers are not merely preserved but woven into the fabric of daily life. To explore this city is to navigate a timeline that stretches from the ancient walls of Ano Poli Thessaloniki down to the glittering Thermaic Gulf. Among the things to do in Thessaloniki is to trace these shifting architectural narratives with a local guide on the Domes and Minarets walk. This experiences unravels the city’s complex identity, leading you past the monumental Thessaloniki Arch of Galerius and into the sacred silence of churches that once served as mosques. Yet, the city also holds a deeper, more somber memory. Through The Vanished City, you can explore the rich but tragic legacy of the "Jerusalem of the Balkans," visiting the synagogue and Jewish Museum to honor a community that once defined the city’s soul. Whether you are wandering the narrow streets of the Thessaloniki Old Town, studying artifacts at the Museum of Byzantine Culture Thessaloniki, or seeking archival depth at the Thessaloniki History Center, you will find that this is a place where every stone has a story to tell, waiting for those willing to listen.

Best Things To Do in Thessaloniki