Serviced Apartments in Thessaloníki

You may not know too much about the city of  Thessaloníki (never mind say its name) and yet it is a city of 350,000 permanent residents, the second largest in Greece. Also sometimes known as Salonika, this city is found in the north of the country and is one of Europe's oldest cities with almost 2500 years of history. It is for this history that many people book a Thessaloníki self-catered apartment or serviced residence, as well as for the many festivals and events held in the city each year.

There are many architectural treasures to be seen in the city, despite the Great Fire of 1917 which destroyed a large part of Thessaloníki. There are some excellent early Christian and Byzantine monuments, many of which have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Other architecture you will see during excursions from your Thessaloníki holiday rental will include many influences, as the city has been at the heart of many historical changes in the Balkan area.

One of the primary landmarks of the city is the White Tower of Thessaloníki. Now also housing a museum, this monument on the waterfront has its origins in the 12th century and is worth visiting due to its historical importance. The tower has been a focal point of the many historical events from Greek, Balkan and Byzantine history. The tower is just south of the traditional city centre, and can be easily reached from any Thessaloníki city centre (center) apartment.

Because of the previously mentioned Great Fire of 1917, much of the city centre had to be rebuilt, and as such there are many buildings and arcades constructed in the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The architecture is a bit of a mishmash, with both Byzantine and Ottoman influences also been seen. Who knows what kind of building you will be staying in when you book your Thessaloníki serviced apartment!

The city itself centres around Aristotelous Square; a collection of 12 buildings surrounding a vast and spacious open area. This square is famous not just in the city, but in all of Greece, as it plays an important role in the social and political existence of the country. Any important political rally or speech is conducted here in Aristotelous Square, and it is also used for cultural events and festivals. It is especially busy at Christmas and Easter, so be careful when booking a Thessaloníki holiday rental for these periods.

This city certainly has plenty going for it, being generally a youthful and exciting place to be.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Thessaloníki.

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