Welcome to Thessaloniki
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Byzantine churches, Roman constructions, Muslim buildings, modern architecture, intensive nightlife and stunning beaches - this is the essence of Thessaloniki. Being the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki combines more than 2,300 years of history with every facility and excitement that a modern European city can offer a visitor.
Facts
| Population | 1,000,000 |
| Currency | €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: 08.00–15.00. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08.00–14.00 and 17.00-21.00. Banks are open Monday to Friday. 08.00 to 14.00. On Sundays, most large shopping malls and a few shops in tourist areas are open until 14.00. |
| Emergency numbers | Alongside 112, the following emergency numbers are available: 100 - police 199 - fire brigade 166 - emergency medical service 171 - tourist police |
| Tourist information | Offices of Tourism Directorate Tsimiski 136 PO BOX 50213 54013 Thessaloniki Tourist Center: +30 2310 252170 |
