My interest in Thessaloniki began when I kept noticing cheap flights there from elsewhere in Europe. That's usually a good sign that it's somewhere interesting to visit, but not always.
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Why Greece's Second-Largest City is Worth Your Time
Greece has no shortage of destinations for travellers to visit. That much choice leaves travellers with the good kind of problem, deciding which destinations to visit with their limited time. It's the only reason that people might question whether Thessaloniki is worth visiting, given that it's a big city and the gateway to the country's north.
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