Thessaloniki is a city with a special, relaxed rhythm that Greeks call “ha- lara”. While other cities are filled wi - th hustle and bustle, life here moves slowly, with coffee on the seafront and long conversations. Summer in Thessaloniki brings warm evenings that are ideal for strolling the city’s long promenade, while the refres - hing breeze from the Thermaic Gulf brings the aroma of salt and adven- ture. This is a city of history and the best food in Greece by far. From the White Tower to Ano Poli Your starting point is the White Tower, a symbol of the city that ri - ses proudly on the coast. From there you can stroll through the sprawling Aristotelous Square, re - presenting the architectural heart of the city. Travel back in time by vi- siting the Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius (Kamara), which stand as testimony to the city’s Roman history. However, the most beauti - ful part of Thessaloniki is Ano Po- li (Upper Town), the only district of the city to survive the great fire of Unique charm of Greece’s northern beauty
1917 intact. There you will find tra - ditional Ottoman houses, cobbled streets and Byzantine walls provi- ding incredible views over the city and the sea. Zeitenlik shrine For every visitor from Serbia, The - ssaloniki is also a place of deep, historical pilgrimage. Just a few ki- lometres from the city centre is the Zeitenlik Allied Military Cemetery, one of the most important Serbian shrines beyond the homeland. Un- der the baking Mediterranean sun,
while the silence of this place testi- fies to the heroism of the Serbian combatants who died on the Mace- donian Front in World War I, walking between the white marble crosses evokes a special sense of respect. Ladadika and sunset aboard a boat Walking Tsimiski and Mitropoleos streets is perfect for lovers of sho- pping, but all roads lead to Ladadi - ka once night falls. This old quarter was once a centre of trade, while to - day it is the city’s epicentre of nigh- tlife, with hundreds of taverns, bars and live music. Favourite summer- time activities include riding one of the bar boats that cruise the gu- lf. Boarding is free and you pay only for drinks, while the view of the illu - minated Thessaloniki is priceless. Flavours of Thessaloniki There’s good reason why UNESCO declared Thessaloniki a City of Ga- stronomy. Start your morning with a traditional bougatsa pie, which has a crispy crust and is filled with cu - stard, covered with a sprinkling of icing sugar and cinnamon. For lun- ch, visit the markets of Modiano or Kapani and enjoy mezedes (small plates of various appetizers). Try sa- ganaki (fried cheese), marinated an - chovies and the famous Thessalo- niki meatballs, with a glass of local tsipouro.
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