For several years in a row, Greece was attended by Greece, the area of the Chalkidika Peninsula, and only at the very last arrival finally managed to go to thessaloniki (or called thesaloniki). The city loved immediately. Thessaloniki can rightly be called one of the most beautiful city in the world. Here are well adjacent to modern buildings and the historical part. The history of the city is visible everywhere. It seems where not to look, everywhere about the ancient past of this glorious city and all of Greece resemble various architectural buildings.
To see the whole city, it is better to come to it on your own. You can use public transport, or rent a car, as I did. The cost of renting is different depending on the brand of the car, the number of days. On average for three days 6,500 rubles. You can go along with the guide on the tourist bus. The cost is 40 euros. However, they will have to inspect very quickly due to time limitations. But this option is very good to see this wonderful city.
What can I see in thessaloniki yourself? To navigate well, you should purchase a guide. Signal places there are all designated. I chose to leave the car in the parking lot near the central market.
By the way, the market also advise you to visit. There you can buy fresh vegetables and fruits. Some of the varieties of olives counted at least seven.
There is a lot of interesting things.
The optimal inspection of the city is hiking. In order not to get off the way, you can stick to the waterfront. Passing on it will definitely leave the Aristotle Square.
The city has the University of Aristotle and the Square of the same name. On both sides of it are located snow-white buildings, in one there is a modern cinema "Olympion", and in another five-star hotel. By the way, it was the structure on this area asked an architectural tone for the reconstruction of the entire city, which was restored after a fire.
Here on the square outdoor cafe. In the evening a large number of young people are going, this is a favorite place for dates, there are all sorts of festivals. There are also a lot of tourists here, because it is a great place to relax after hot sunny days. Right opposite across the road, the sea comes from. On the opposite side, the Basilica of Sv.Dimitiya is visible on the elevation.
If you go further, you will definitely go to the symbol of the city - the White Tower.
True, White was not always the tower. During the period of existence, the Byzantine and Ottoman empires in the tower there was a prison and she was red. Only after the transition of thessalonikov to the Greeks, the tower was repainted, the prison was eliminated. About the past of the tower testify the exhibits of the museum, which is open inside. You can climb to the observation platform and see the city, all of its surroundings. The cost of entry into the museum is 5 euros.
Next to the tower - a monument to Alexander Macedonsky. He stands right by the sea. Grand monument. Such should be. A great man deserves such attention from contemporaries.
Among the already iconic attractions are the Arch and Rotunda of the Roman Emperor Galery. It can be seen not far from the central highway of the city. The arch costs somewhat apart from the rotunda, and earlier it was a single architectural composition.
True Christians live in thessaloniki. Therefore, do not be surprised by the large number of temples and even small chapels. Last many very much. Entrance to the temples are free. Candles can be taken in small chapels near the temple. You do not need to pay for them, but in Greece it is customary to leave donations. The most famous are the temples of Sv.Dimitriya, St. Sophia.
Monuments resemble the Turkish past of the city. The Greeks are very honored and carefully treat it.
If you are tired of the walk, you can stay in the city park, or dine in the cafe. Cafe, small restaurants, like shops there are a lot. The cost of lunch per person is about 10-15 euros.
About the ancient past of the city they say excavations. A somewhat strange and unusual to see those right in the center, between modern buildings.
In the season of summer discounts) July - August) in thessaloniki great shopping. Therefore, I wrote that it was better to come here on my own. Conduct the first day in the city, inspecting the sights, the second - shopping. You can stay at night at the hotel, there are such many. In the hotels of 3 stars Price about 2000 rubles per night, in guest houses cheaper. It all depends on the category of hotel.
A trip to thessaloniki for me was unforgettable. As soon as I be again in Greece, I will definitely return to this city. Is it possible to see all his sights in a couple of days, and just again want to get into his welcoming atmosphere. And how many people live here and friendly people. It happened when you betrayed from the way, you will come to any person, no one has refused to help. Many Russian-speaking, therefore there were no problems with mutual understanding.