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Hypapante church
An unknown treasury
The iconostasis is just incredible! Pay attention to the dragons beneath the Cross on the top, they allude to the story of Prophet Jonah...
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
St. Catherine's church
Heaven on earth
The church itself is dated to ca. 1300. The masonry and arrangement of the exterior are some of the most beautiful in the entire city.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Nea Panagia church
Another post-Byzantine gem
The current edifice was built in 1727. On the same site, there had been a 12th-c. Byzantine monastery, also dedicated to the Virgin that burnt down around 1690.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
"Sotirakis" chapel
A Byzantine pearl
Even a tiny church in Thessaloniki can be a pearl! One of the smallest (if not the smallest of all) is the “Sotirakis” chapel. “Sotirakis” means little Sotiris.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Teloglion
The best spot for art lovers
If you are an art lover, this is your spot! The core of Teloglion’s collection is that of Nestor and Aliki Teloglou, a couple passionate about art.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Church of Prophet Elijah
A Byzantine diamond
The building was perhaps built in the middle or in the second half of the 14th century. That period was characterized by unprecedented artistic flourishing in the city.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Gorilas
Fine drinking & fun
"Gorilas" in Thessaloniki is run by an expert, world-class bartender, so you know the drinks are tantalizing for the senses. Also: don't miss the brunch!
by
Giannis
Sykomanis
Massalia stin Thessaloniki
Gourmet meze
"Massalia stin Thessaloniki" quickly became the talk of the town in 2014 when it opened. Today, this restaurant systematically exceeds my expectations.
by
Alexandros
Tsavdaroglou
Castello
An epic caffe!
In front of the promenade of Thessaloniki, there are innumerable cafes. The presumable question that a visitor may have is: “Which one should I choose?”. I have the answer! Of course, “Castello”.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Hosios David
An unexpected surprise
The Chapel of Hosios David in the Upper City (Ano Poli) is dedicated to St. David of Thessaloniki, a monk who lived on an almond tree.
by
Thanasis (or Athanasios)
Koukopoulos
Mangiare Gastro Bar
Great Neapolitan pizza
"Mangiare Gastro Bar" in Thessaloniki is the city's first real Neapolitan pizza restaurant! My favorite is the Diavola. Do also try their cocktail list...
by
Giannis
Sykomanis
Psisou Sta Karvouna
My favorite central gyros
"Psisou Sta Karvouna" is a fantastic gyros place in Thessaloniki. We're proud of our large gyros sandwiches, and this restaurant is no exception...
by
Giannis
Sykomanis
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