· Thanasis. This place has been in business for 47 years already. They serve main courses with traditional Greek flavor. They are open from 8am until 3am except on Sundays. Reservation is a must if you are planning to go there at 10pm onwards because the place is usually packed at that time. If you can tolerate loud music, then this is one of the best places for you to go to.
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After the division of the Roman Empire, Thessaloniki became the second most important city of the East Roman Empire. During the Byzantine period, Thessaloniki was invaded several times by barbarian tribes, and in 620, an earthquake razed the city to the ground. The 10th, 11th and 12th centuries were peaceful and the city had the chance to recover. During the 4th Crusade, in 1204, Thessaloniki became a fief of the Latin...
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There are numerous museums in Thessaloniki, most of them celebrating the past and the culture of the city. There are at least a dozen galleries in the city, with various things on display. Perhaps the most intriguing museum in Thessaloniki is the Folklore and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace, founded in the 1970’s and located in a magnificent Art Nouveau building known as the Old Government House. The...
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Transportation facilities in the city of Thessaloniki are becoming world class. The city of Thessaloniki has will have its own Metro Rail system by the year 2012. Similarly the commuter rail system is slowly strengthening its roots and soon will have a complex network in this city. Motorways are also available in the city of Thessaloniki with many highways already serving the locals as well as foreign tourists. The...
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