Car Hire Thessaloniki - Mini guide to Thessaloniki

Foreigners and Greeks alike love Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. Situated pleasantly on the sea, this city has thrived through thousands of years of history.

During the time of the Byzantine Empire, this city was thought of as second only to Constantinople in terms of grandeur. One of the most fascinating sites in the city is the considerable remains of the massive Byzantine Eptapirigion Walls ("Seven-Gated Walls"). Near the walls, the Upper City is a maze of cobbled streets, wooden houses, street-side fountains, corner groceries, and cafes.

There are many wonderful sites in the city. Near the Turkish Consulate is the birthplace of the founder of modern Turkey, Atatürk. Here you will find a small museum dedicated to the man. Also in Thessaloniki is the Jewish History Museum. This place houses the history of the Jewish people in the city.

The long tradition of fine dining in Greek Macedonia means that the city is filled with excellent food. In addition to this, the city has a very active nightlife and offers many good hotels.

Since this city is the centre of Greek Macedonia, it is the perfect place to base a tour of the sites associated with Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. A drive around the area will reveal many magnificent archaeological sites associated with these great conquerors.

The airport of Thessaloniki offers direct flights to and from many cities in Europe, and flights connecting through other cities to North America.