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Sephardic Jews in Thessaloniki – historic city and Mediterranean port
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Sephardic Jews in Thessaloniki: A Community That Shaped the City

Sephardic Jews in Thessaloniki For several centuries, Thessaloniki was home to one of the most important Jewish communities in Europe. The arrival of Sephardic Jews at the end of the 15th century changed the character of the city in a

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20/09/2026 12/08/2026
Ottoman Thessaloniki – historic Bezesteni Market
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Ottoman Thessaloniki: A Cosmopolitan Port City

Ottoman Thessaloniki When Thessaloniki fell to the Ottoman Empire in 1430, the city entered a new historical era. For nearly five centuries it remained under Ottoman rule. During that time Thessaloniki slowly developed into one of the most important port

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18/09/2026 12/08/2026
The Cult of Saint Demetrius in Thessaloniki – interior of the Church of Saint Demetrius
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The Cult of Saint Demetrius in Thessaloniki

Introduction For centuries, the name of Saint Demetrius has been closely connected with Thessaloniki. The saint is widely known as the city’s patron and protector, and his presence has shaped the religious identity of Thessaloniki for generations. But how did

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16/09/2026 12/08/2026
Byzantine Thessaloniki – Church of Saint Demetrius
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Byzantine Thessaloniki: The Second City of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Thessaloniki For centuries, Thessaloniki played a central role in the history of the Byzantine Empire. After Constantinople, it was often regarded as the empire’s second most important city. Why did Thessaloniki become so influential during the Byzantine period? Part

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14/09/2026 12/08/2026
Galerius Palace Complex in Thessaloniki – archaeological remains in the modern city
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Emperor Galerius and the Galerius Palace Complex in Thessaloniki

Introduction At the beginning of the 4th century CE, Thessaloniki became one of the most important cities in the Roman Balkans. Much of that development is connected to the ambitions of the Roman emperor Galerius. Galerius chose Thessaloniki as one

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12/09/2026 12/08/2026
Via Egnatia in Thessaloniki – present-day Egnatia Street following the ancient route
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The Importance of Via Egnatia in Thessaloniki

The Importance of Via Egnatia in Thessaloniki The growth of Thessaloniki in antiquity was not accidental. Geography played a major role, but one particular feature shaped the city’s development more than anything else: the Via Egnatia. Built in the 2nd

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10/09/2026 12/08/2026
Roman Thessaloniki – historic city and waterfront on the Thermaic Gulf
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Roman Thessaloniki: The Rise of an Imperial City

Roman Thessaloniki When Macedonia was absorbed into the Roman Empire during the 2nd century BCE, Thessaloniki was already an active harbor on the northern Aegean coast. Even then, the city had begun to grow. Roman rule, however, pushed that development

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08/09/2026 12/08/2026
Ancient Thessaloniki – White Tower and historic waterfront
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Ancient Thessaloniki in the Hellenistic Period

Ancient Thessaloniki in the Hellenistic Period Walk through the center of Thessaloniki today and it’s easy to forget how old the city really is. Modern streets, cafés, and apartment buildings cover layers of history that go back more than two

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06/09/2026 12/08/2026
Origins of Thessaloniki – panoramic view of Thessaloniki and the Thermaic Gulf
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The Origins of Thessaloniki: Cassander and the Birth of the City

The Origins of Thessaloniki The Origins of Thessaloniki begin more than two thousand years ago, during a time when the ancient world was changing quickly. Alexander the Great had just died, leaving behind a vast empire with no clear successor.

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04/09/2026 12/08/2026
History of Thessaloniki – White Tower on the city waterfront
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The History of Thessaloniki: 2300 Years of Civilizations

The History of Thessaloniki In Thessaloniki, history rarely feels distant. Walk through the city center and you might pass a Roman monument, a Byzantine church, and an Ottoman landmark within just a few blocks. Layers of different civilizations appear almost

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02/09/2026 12/08/2026
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