Why visit
Thessaloniki is Greece's second city. Byzantine walls, Rotunda (Roman mausoleum), Ano Poli's old town, and the country's most celebrated food scene.
Greece at a glance
Country center
39.0°, 22.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
131,990 km²
50,962 mi²
Country population
10.3 million
78/km²
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+30
Language
Greek
Demonym
Greek
Internet
.gr
UN
Member state
ISO code
GR / GRC
Where in the world
39.0° · 22.0°
Greece
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Did you know
- Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city and was the first capital of the first Macedonian state in the 4th century BCE.
- The White Tower is the city's iconic 15th-century Ottoman fortress on the waterfront.
- Thessaloniki's "Ladadika" old market area is now a nightlife and restaurant district; it was once the Jewish commercial heart of the city.
- Greece has more than 6,000 islands but only 227 are inhabited.
- No spot in Greece is more than 137 km from the sea.
Bordering Greece
Traveler notes
- Bougatsa and koulouri breakfast culture
- Modiano Market for fresh produce and meze
- Day-trip to Mount Olympus or Meteora (3 hours)
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Thessaloniki
What currency is used in Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Greece?
The primary language is Greek.
What is the international calling code for Greece?
The calling code is +30.
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