Thessaloniki
Southeast Europe, Greece
Greece
People from Thessaloniki are called:
Male/General:
Thessalonian
Pronunciation:
/ˌθɛsəˈloʊniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Thessalonike of Macedon, half-sister of Alexander the Great. Her name means 'Thessalian victory'.
About Thessaloniki
- Second largest city in Greece and co-capital of the Greek region of Macedonia.
- Major port city on the Thermaic Gulf in northern Greece.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Byzantine and Paleochristian monuments.
- Important cultural and economic center, often called the 'co-reigning city'.
- Historic city founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 1,006,112 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Greece
- Region:
- Southeast Europe