Thessaloniki (Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloníki [θesaloˈnici] ( listen)), also familiarly known as Thessalonica or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of Macedonia, the administrative region of Central Macedonia and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. Its nickname is η Συμπρωτεύουσα (Symprotévousa), 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.
Discover the best top things to do in Thessaloniki Region, Greece including Church of Agios Nikolaos Orphanos, Osia Xeni Church, Metropolis Cathedral of Agios Gregorios Palamas, Church of Agios Antonios, Church of Agia Aikaterini, Church of Saint Panteleimon, Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki, Church of Agia Sofia, Ieros Naos Profiti Ilia, Church of Profitis Ilias.
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