Best Thessaloniki Day Trips & Things to Do

Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Greek Macedonia. It was the second-largest and wealthiest city in the Byzantine Empire, which explains the preponderance of Byzantine structures, namely the 15 Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. And as the undisputed cultural capital of Greece, it comes as no surprise that Thessaloniki hosts a seemingly never-ending program of festivals and fine arts performances. Once you've had your fill of history and culture, sample some of the city's culinary creations or check out the highly-recommended nightlife.