Salonika, A great city

Salonika, officially known today by the Greek name Thessaloniki, is a magnificent city with a rich heritage.It was founded in 315 BC by King Cassander of Macedonia, who named this land Thessaloniki after his wife, Thessalonica.Is the second largest city in Greece and one of oldest European cities.Over time, Thessaloniki grew to become the industrial and artistic center of Macedonia and one of the few Greek cities to have constantly developed culturally.

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