About Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

The conference will take place in the historical city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Thessaloniki, the second largest city of Greece, is world-known for the Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine monuments, the charming shopping thoroughfares, the indulging local cuisine and the exciting nightlife. The city was founded in 315 B.C., named after the ancient Greek princess Thessaloniki, sister of Alexander the Great, and has been a crossroad of cultures and civilizations for over 2300 years.

Renowned for its festivals, events and vibrant cultural life in general, Thessaloniki is considered to be Greece’s cultural capital. You could find more information about Thessaloniki here.

Getting around the City

Thessaloniki is located in the Northern Greece, 504 km north of Athens. You can reach the city by train, bus or car (E90 National Road). Thessaloniki has a good public transportation system.

Getting around is feasible by bus (OASTH Bus) and taxis as both are easily available at low cost. Most famous attractions of the city can be easily explored on foot. Within the city, public transportation includes an expanding metro network, providing fast and convenient access between key areas and the city center. All major car rental companies have branches at Makedonia Airport.

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