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Inside Background
Architecture 
Architecture in Thessaloniki spans centuries and empires, but it is easy to...
Last edited: August 23, 2009
Health & Safety 
Thessaloniki suffers primarily from the same types of crime as most...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
History 
Thessaloniki is the name of Alexander the Great’s sister, whose husband founded...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Mark Mazower’s Salonica: City of Ghosts should be at the top of any...
Last edited: October 06, 2010
Weather & When to Go 
Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean climate means that winters are warm and rainy...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
gourmet dining 
thessaloniki has a lot to offer for fine dining. there are all shorts of places...
Last edited: February 08, 2011
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
  Thessaloniki centre is about 16 km away from the airport. Apart from the car...
Last edited: October 04, 2012
Public Transportation 
The only choice for public transportation in Thessaloniki is by public buses...
Last edited: January 28, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
First-time Visitors 
The first thing to remember when visiting Thessaloniki is that you should try...
Last edited: October 11, 2007
Nightlife 
Thessaloniki was voted one of the top 10 ultimate party cities in the world by...
Last edited: March 16, 2011
Sports & Activities 
Being a seat of both Greek and Roman power, Thessaloniki has been a sporting...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Athonos Square - The Real Greece 
The Athonos Square is in the center of the city. There are a lot of beautiful...
Last edited: March 21, 2009
Boat trip! 
Take advantage of the lovely weather and enjoy the blue sea! Right in front of...
Last edited: September 14, 2012
Driving: Thessaloniki to Kastoria 
Want to drive from Thessaloniki to Kastoria?  Some travelers who have done it...
Last edited: April 22, 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
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the street is called Palaion Patron Germanou
Last edited: May 29, 2009
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Inside Greece: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Greece is another one of several European countries that uses the Euro as...
Last edited: January 29, 2013
Emergencies 
General Emergency number in Greece is 112. This number can be called when faced...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
Good Morning- Kalimera (pron. cally-mare-ah) Good afternoon/evening - Kalispera...
Last edited: November 27, 2012
Telephones 
Phone cards can be purchased from small shops in every city, as well as street...
Last edited: January 06, 2010
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most of the Greek hotel stays include breakfast (BB) and fewer of them...
Last edited: August 11, 2010
Athens airport transportation 
There are several options for getting from the Athens airport to downtown but...
Last edited: February 14, 2013
Before posting - help us to help you 
Before actually posting on the forums there are a few things that really help...
Last edited: October 31, 2009
Driving in Greece 
This “inside page” is not designed to be critical of Greece or the Greeks.  It...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Electricity in Hotels 
In most Greek hotels, you must insert your room key into a slot by the door to...
Last edited: December 16, 2007
Financial Crisis/Strikes 
No noticeable impact outside Athens from recent political events.  All flights...
Last edited: August 27, 2012
How to: Ferry trips in the islands 
Many people do an island hopping during their trip in Greece. Ferry trip is a...
Last edited: November 29, 2012
Pharmacies 
Pharmacies in Greece have different opening hours to some other countries...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
Planning your trip to greece 
Greece is a country with thousands of years of culture. Before you decide where...
Last edited: April 26, 2010
Plumbing in Greece 
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true...
Last edited: December 03, 2009
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