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Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki

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The city's main plaza, Aristotelous Square is well known for the important political speeches and rallies that took place on-site over the years. The plaza was constructed in 1918 following the destruction of much of Thessaloniki during the Great Fire of 1917. However, when you visit, many of the buildings you'll see are from the 1950s. Head to the bustling square to get a coffee from one of the many cafes and people-watch, or watch one of the cultural events that take place here often. Check online to see if any special festivals or markets line up with your schedule. Put Aristotelous Square at the forefront of your travel plans using our Thessaloniki online trip itinerary builder.

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By Gibori S

Nothing to see or do there. Plenty of average cafes that are OVERPRICED with very poor service. Waist of time

Nothing to see or do there. Plenty of average cafes that are OVERPRICED with very poor service. Waist of time more »
By MPMFong

This is a wonderful square, worth the extra euros to sit at a restaurant for a coffee with a view of the Thessaloniki harbor. Sunset is a great time to go. Make sure to walk around the neighborhoods..... more

This is a wonderful square, worth the extra euros to sit at a restaurant for a coffee with a view of the Thessaloniki harbor. Sunset is a great time to go. Make sure to walk around the neighborhoods..... more »
By Simon M

The saure was the brainchild of French architect who re-designed the layout of Thessaloniki after the fire of 1917. The square is the cities point of attraction on an evening, where young and old...

The saure was the brainchild of French architect who re-designed the layout of Thessaloniki after the fire of 1917. The square is the cities point of attraction on an evening, where young and old... more »

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By Alexandra Branea

I loved the feeling of openness to the sea... it's amazing! We followed tradition and touched Aristotels large toe so we will most definitely return to Greece!

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By Writing Reflex

Really busy and buzzing Square full of action. There is a cinema nearby, the lovely beach, shops and restaurants alike, making it a hot-spot for tourists. Thoroughly enjoyed the area, stretching further to other busy spots without noticing the walk. I'd suggest walking around and searching your preferences on Google Maps to find the right food place, though I'd strongly suggest traditional restaurants. Checkout my reviews of restaurants in Thessaloniki. There are loads of things to see and do around.

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By Vojkan Dimitrijevic

Place is nice, lot of stores around. Next to the sea. From here everything is super close.

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By Valentin Stefan

Nice square, statue of Aristotel being the main attraction. Vodka bottle shape is a nice fun trivia about this place.

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By Brigitta Patel-Tóth

You can enjoy the sunset from here. Whole Thessaloniki is with you around 8 pm. Very good restaurants and bars around

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