 Thessaloniki
Most
people are familiar with the Prefecture of Thessaloniki through its namesake capital,
Thessaloniki; a city symbol, with a glorious
history going back 2,300 years, a cosmopolitan
city bustling with life, the centre of the
Macedonian land. the financial and intellectual
centre of the Balkans. Many visitors feel,
however, that the slopes and the forest
clearings in the rural areas of the Prefecture
host the majority of the important historical
sites. The Prefecture of Thessaloniki invites
you to get acquainted with its natural beauty to
journey into its long history of 6,000 years,
discover its wetlands, the beautiful beaches of Thermaikos and Strimonikos Gulfs, the
prehistoric, classical and Byzantine monuments,
listed settlements, spas, and participate in
folklore and cultural activities held here
year-round. |
