Thessaloniki – Live & Love our City Like a Local
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Ano Poli
Ano Poli which actually means Upper Town is in fact the old part of the city. It is the district north of Thessaloniki’s city center that was not ruined by the great fire of 1917 and was declared a UNESCO heritage site during the 1980s. It is Thessaloniki’s most traditional part of the city, still featuring small stone paved streets, old…
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Pizza Poselli
I had a surprise visit from a friend today at work, and I wanted to take her somewhere new for lunch. She hadn’t been to Pizza Poselli yet, so I found the excuse I needed to go there one more time and take a photo for the blog ! This is the BEST PIZZA in…
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Ladadika
This is an old style neighbourhood in the centre of Thessaloniki. Located between the port and the Valaoritou nightlife area, this colourful place is filled with nice restaurants and bars. The name Ladadika comes from the old market of trading oil that this place was originally known for. As you walk through the narrow…
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Omilos
This is an all day coffee bar restaurant at one of the best locations in town. It offers spectacular view in a relaxing atmosphere. It is one of my favourite places all year long so anything I write is really too little for it. I’ll let the picture speak for itself and move on to…
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Summer Cinema Magic in Thessaloniki
One of the best ways to embrace summer—or gently say goodbye to it—is from the seat of an open-air movie theater. Thessaloniki is home to several historic summer cinemas that operate from the first warm days of late spring until the autumn rains arrive. Whether you are spending the entire summer in the city or…
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Valaoritou Nightlife Area
Up until a few years ago, Valaoritou was an area you would rarely walk through at night. Primarily a commercial district during the day—filled with fabric shops, local businesses, and office spaces—it transformed into the vibrant creative and nightlife hub of Thessaloniki. If you haven’t visited the city in a while, stepping into these streets…
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Urban Picnic 2013
Urban Picnic is here for its second year! Starting tomorrow and lasting for the final three days of August, this fresh city event is a wonderfully creative way to say goodbye to summer. First organized last year, it gave us all a chance to experience Thessaloniki through a completely new lens. While we Greeks are…
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Thermaikos Bar
Thermaikos Bar is named after the very bay it sits in front of, making it one of the most iconic seafront spots in Thessaloniki. Located right in the heart of the city on Nikis Avenue, this classic all-day bar has been a beloved local hangout for decades. With its warm vintage decor, soulful soundtrack, and…
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Kitchen Bar
Kitchen Bar is one of my all-time favorite spots in the city—ideal for any time of the day and any season, and loved equally by locals and visitors. When hosting someone new to Thessaloniki, this is always one of the first places to take them. It combines an incredible view of the seafront with a…
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