Vacationers in Thessaloniki Greece visit the mosques, churches and monasteries

Vacationers in Thessaloniki Greece visit the mosques, churches and monasteries
Vacationers in Thessaloniki Greece visit the mosques, churches and monasteries

The beautiful city in Greece is, among other things, a university, trade fair, cultural and port city. The port of Thessaloniki has been at the intersection of north-south and west-east traffic routes for thousands of years. The city is the economic and cultural center of the region of North Macedonia. She was born in 315 BC. Founded in BC and is today a modern port and university town. Vacationers explore the quaint old town with an on-demand guide, then wander the shops in the heart of Greece’s second-largest city. Here you will not only find fashionable highlights, but also fascinating souvenirs.

Byzantine monasteries and Ottoman buildings

In Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki for short), holidaymakers experience ancient sites with all their facets, shaped by their religious influences. The old monasteries, churches and mosques are worth visiting. The Vlatades Monastery with several churches is the only remaining Byzantine monastery in the city of Thessaloniki. Furthermore, one can find many mosques, such as the New Yeni Camii Mosque. This is the last mosque built in Thessaloniki under the Ottoman rulers. Here, one can discover these ancient sites on a guided tour of the old town, and then have free time to wander and explore on your own.

Thessaloniki Greece is home to cultural sites from the major religions
Thessaloniki Greece is home to cultural sites from the major religions