Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with – it has beauty, history, a bit of chaos, culture, a remarkable cuisine and wonderful, vast sea views. It is the second biggest city in Greece located on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, 504 km north of Athens. Its historical monuments, lively people and lifestyle, will charm you soon after you arrive.
The sea front, Greek hospitality, walkable distances and its long cultural history, as well as the independent performing arts scene, are only some of the reasons why we felt Thessaloniki and a Fringe style festival would be a great match.
Getting here
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By Plane
There are direct flights to International Airport Macedonia (SKG) from more that 60 foreign cities including London, Berlin, Vienna, Stockholm, Brussels, Istanbul, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Warsaw. There are also flights connecting more that 35 cities and islands in Greece.
Airport to City Centre
Bus service:
Buses run every 30 minutes and the journey to the city centre takes about 40–50 minutes.Bus Route 01X “Airport – KTEL / City Centre” (Day Service)
Bus Route 01N “Airport – KTEL / City Centre” (Night Service)
Single fare: €2.00. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines on board or at the airport stop.
Metro connection:
A new bus line 02X links the airport with Nea Elvetia Metro Station, where you can transfer to the Thessaloniki Metro for a fast connection to the city centre.
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By Train or bus
The train lines (Hellenic Trains) and bus routes (KTEL) connect Thessaloniki with Athens and other main cities in Greece. There are also some international train lines and bus routes .
While in the city...
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Things to see
Photography Museum
Film Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
Upper Town
Gardens of Pasha
Yedi Kule
Byzantium Walls
Roman Forum
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Things to do
Taste local street food
Catch a sunset by the seafront
Buy some local products at Kapani market
Experience the vibrant nightlife -
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Where to Stay
