To finish the posts regarding sightseeing in Thessaloniki I will introduce you to the Upper Town (or Ano Poli in Greek ). This is the part of the city where I grew up and it's my favorite. This part of the city is totally different and is characterised by narrow streets, old houses and gardens. There are a lot of small squares where children play, people are just relaxing having a coffee. At some parts of Ano Poli there are tavernas with delicious food and traditional cafes, called 'kafenia'. You can easily get lost in the narrow street and you can catch some of the best views of the city. The Upper Town contains many of the city's most historical sights. The city walls and towers are intergral part of the Upper city and religious structures, like the Church of Osios David and Saint Aikaterini and the Vlatades Monastery worth the time to visit.
That is some of the sights that I would suggest to visit in Thessaloniki. I will post soon some more practical information about transportation in Thessaloniki and food (!!!!).
I found this article in the online version of New York Times about Thessaloniki. I think it's a more objective view than mine and can give you an idea about the city.
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/17/magazine/uncovering-history-layer-upon-layer-in-salonika.html
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