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Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Evidence of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history remains, especially around Ano Poli, the upper town. The ruins of Roman Emperor Galerius’ 4th-century palace include the Rotunda that has been both a church and a mosque. Much of the city center was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1917. The rebuilt 20th-century city has a modern European layout. Byzantine Hagia Sophia Church was modeled after its namesake in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). 5th-century Hagios Dimitrios Church, with its well-preserved mosaics and paintings, is dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the city’s patron saint. On the waterfront, the iconic Ottoman White Tower has a museum on the city’s history. Nearby Aristotelous Square is the hub of city life. Tsimiski and Proxenou Koromila are shopping streets with chic cafes and boutiques. The city also has 2 universities, 2 symphony orchestras, a flourishing arts community and a renowned nightlife scene.

Thessaloniki (Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη, romanized: Thessaloníki), also known as Thessalonica, Saloniki or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia, the administrative region of Central Macedonia and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. It is also known in Greek as η Συμπρωτεύουσα (i Symprōtévousa), literally "the co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the Συμβασιλεύουσα (Symvasilévousa) or "co-reigning" city of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, alongside Constantinople. Thessaloniki is located on the Thermaic Gulf, at the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea. It is bounded on the west by the delta of the Axios/Vardar. Thessaloniki's climate is directly affected by the sea it is situated on. The city lies in a transitional climatic zone, so its climate displays characteristics of several climates. According to the Köppen climate classification, it has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) that borders on a Mediterranean climate (Csa), as well as a semi-arid climate (BSk), observed on the periphery of the region. International and domestic air traffic to and from the city is served by Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia". Thessaloniki Airport (IATA: SKG, ICAO: LGTS), officially Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Θεσσαλονίκης "Μακεδονία", romanized: Kratikós Aeroliménas Thessaloníkis "Makedonía") and formerly Mikra Airport, is an international airport serving Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. It is located 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of the city, in Thermi. Private jet charter, helicopter transfer flight and luxury yacht charter are also availible to or from Thessaloniki, welcome to Greece VIP services!