Must See~£4
White Tower
Waterfront
The city’s symbol, a tower on the harbour with a museum and rooftop view.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:30–18:00; longer summer hours
Thessaloniki
12 places, 7 of them free. Greece’s second city: Byzantine churches, seafront and an outstanding food scene.
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Local FavouritesFree
Aristotelous Square
Centre
A grand open square lined with cafés, opening onto the sea.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
NightlifeFree
Ladadika District
Ladadika
Restored warehouses now filled with tavernas, ouzeries and bars near the port.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Nightlife fans
Bars and restaurants open evenings until late
Must See~£4
Rotunda and Arch of Galerius
Kamara
A Roman rotunda later turned church and mosque, with an ornate victory arch nearby.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Closed some days; check hours
ViewpointsFree
Ano Poli Upper Town and Byzantine Walls
Ano Poli
Steep lanes of Ottoman-era houses inside old walls, with views over the city.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open-air; always accessible
Shopping & MarketsFree
Modiano Market
Centre
A covered market of fish, cheeses, spices and lunch counters in the city centre.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Monday–Saturday mornings to mid-afternoon
Culture~£6
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Charilaou
Gold treasures and Macedonian finds in a modern museum, well laid-out and quiet.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 8:00–20:00
Local FavouritesFree
Waterfront Promenade
Waterfront
A long seafront path of gardens and sculptures, ideal for an evening walk or cycle.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Open-air; always accessible
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