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Located in the North of Greece, Thessaloniki is within easy reach by air from many European countries. A city break in Thessaloniki can be combined with a beach holiday in popular resort areas such as nearby Chalkidiki and Pieria, with yacht cruises to the Greek islands, with cultural tours to historic sites throughout Greece as well as with nature activities and soft adventures in the mountain regions of Northern Greece. Beaches and sporting options can also be found in Thessaloniki within minutes from the city centre.

Few other places have such a density of outstanding historic monuments as Thessaloniki. Visitors will come across the city's fascinating history at virtually every street corner. Masterpieces of Roman architecture such as the Rotunda, Byzantine castles, Ottoman monuments and 20th-century landmarks - many of them designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO - are all within easy reach. Where else will a ten-minute walk take you past monuments representing 2,000 years of history? The city also features a wide selection of museums that recreate the past of Thessaloniki and Macedonia from prehistoric times to the present day.

No visit to Thessaloniki is complete without exploring the historic and natural sights near the city. Outstanding heritage sites such as the excavations at Vergina, Pella and Dion, the holy Mount Athos, natural treasures like the Petralona Cave or the Macedonian wineries are within easy reach from Thessaloniki. Outdoor activities such as swimming and sailing in the summer, skiing in the winter and mountain trekking throughout the year are attractive options for the more energetic.