Tower
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
The waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Thessaloniki.
Neighbourhood · Greece · Central Macedonia
Ladadika
A restored old port quarter now full of tavernas and bars.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Ladadika matters
Ladadika was once a market area for oil and goods near the port. Its old buildings have been restored, and today the lanes are filled with tavernas, meze bars and nightlife. It is a lively place for dinner, especially in the evening. Try a range of small plates to share.
Talking points
- It was once the oil-trading quarter near the port.
- Meze bars and tavernas fill its lanes.
- Evenings are lively.
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