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Things to see in Thessaloniki (Greece): 16 places and when to go
Thessaloniki is a town in Greece, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (4), With kids (3), Temples (2). The best known are Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum, Saint Photios Church, Thessaloniki and Archangels Church, Nea Kerasia. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 40.5053, 22.9816
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (4) · With kids (3) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Beaches (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 1.8 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lanaris, at 740 m.
What to see in Thessaloniki
The places in and around Thessaloniki, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology MuseumMuseum located at the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece6.5 km
- Saint Photios Church, ThessalonikiChurch building in Thessaloniki, Greece11 km
- Archangels Church, Nea KerasiaChurch building in Thermaikos Municipality, Greece10 km
- Angelochori FortressFortress ruins in Thessaloniki, Greece14 km
- LanarisMountain in Thermi municipality, Greece10 km
- Tower of VasilikaMedieval tower in Thessaloniki, Greece12 km
- Waterland WaterParkWith kids3.1 km
- BABA Beach BarBeaches15 km
- Domaine FlorianWinery2.6 km
- Dorodouli DistilleryDistillery2 m
- E6 alternative routeHiking13 km
- Kapetan ChapsaWinery6.0 km
- Ktima GerovassiliouWinery7.8 km
- Magic ParkWith kids5.5 km
- Planetarium of ThessalonikiPlanetarium6.9 km
- Potamos ThesTourist beach15 km
When to go to Thessaloniki
The best time to visit Thessaloniki is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In June, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Thessaloniki
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 1.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Agios Vasileios8 places21 km
- Thessaloniki44 places23 km
- Polygyros20 places42 km
- Katerini, Greece37 places48 km
- Serres12 places80 km
- Larissa11 places109 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Thessaloniki?
The best known: Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum, Saint Photios Church, Thessaloniki, Archangels Church, Nea Kerasia, Angelochori Fortress, Lanaris. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Thessaloniki?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Thessaloniki?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 1.8 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Thessaloniki as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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