Chocolate factory, enjoying the sunny lookout, old buildings, churches… are only part of the rich tourist offer of Thessaloniki.
Chocolate journey begins on the real Amazon forest and the Temple of the Aztecs, introducing visitors to the history of chocolate with the latest technology, further, through a maze pirate ship that carried them to the best chocolate factory in the world.
There is also the biggest waterfall of chocolate in Europe, the oldest machine, a maze, workshops in which makes chocolate and biscuits, sculpture gallery, exhibition halls of art and culture, Cute Library, Green Room for the most interesting photos, the social part, and of course, the room for education, which makes this whole incredible theme park. Finally, there is a tasting, whether you opt for the chocolate-scented roses, hot chocolate or chocolate candy, one thing is certain, you will enjoy this sweet town.
Tomb of Philip II
In the this area of vines, fruit and tobacco lived the first king of Macedonia, and his sumptuous tomb was discovered in 1972. In the modern museum can be seen precious objects, Philip armor, beautifully decorated tomb, silverware, weapons, as well as the most beautiful woman golden crown that was found in Greece.
Church of St. Demetrius
It was rebuilt in the same form, but it was again destroyed by fire of 1917. With the restoration of the church have tried to preserve its original size and again was opened in 1949. The building represents the basilica, beautifully decorated with frescoes and mosaics. Below the altar is the crypt where Saint Demetrius was tortured. Once here was a source of myrrh, aromatic oil that are sick believers treat. Today’s crypt converted into a museum.
Ano Poli or the Upper Town
Facts about Thessaloniki
There is biggest waterfall of chocolate in Europe and it is the second largest city of Greece.
Who established Thessaloniki? King Cassander of Macedon, who was friend of Alexander the Great.
How it got name? Thessalonike was sister of Alexander the Great.
What means Thessaloniki? Victory over Thessaly.
Most famous sight in Thessaloniki is the white tower.
It is known as Greek city of love.