The signs of the past are everywhere in Thessaloniki, churches and buildings from the Byzantine period are mixed with modern buildings, creating an interesting contrast. A walk of a couple of hours around the lower city is enough to discover dozens of churches and archaeological sites.
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Thessaloniki: the Walls of the City
In Thessaloniki there is a lot to see, a walk in the lower city is enough to discover dozens of interesting spots, hidden among the modern buildings and the urban chaos. The ancient walls, for example, leave from the harbor and reach up to the upper town, sometimes disappearing only to reappear after a few hundred meters between buildings …
Thessaloniki: free stopovers and a camper stop
I love Thessaloniki, really, but driving around and parking is a nightmare! The only way to avoid it is to arrive in the evening, after the shops close and park in strategic locations close to the center. Alternatively, you can stop in Kalamaria, on the sea and move around by public transport or use the free RV area, 18km in the direction of Chalkidiki.