Travels in Greece

Whats on in Thessaloniki

Short break in Athens: been there, done that? Try Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city… in population only!
Thessaloniki offers a whole different experience for those looking for a great weekend break. Thessaloniki’s Byzantine history is showcased in a number of fascinating sites and museums well worth having a look at and its nightlife easily rivals that of big sister Athens with a much more chilled out vibe. Below are our latest tips for those planning a short break to Thessaloniki this week, so what are you waiting for, book that flight and come check out Greece’s coolest city!

Design Routes – Graphic Design in Greece

The National Bank of Greece’s Cultural Foundation brings the work of pioneering Greek graphic design team of Freddie Carabott, Michalis Katzourakis and Agni Katzouraki to Thessaloniki following a successful run in Athens and Patra. The show features work from the late 50’s to the early 80’s.

Until October 4th 2009
Macedonian Museum of Modern Art
www.mmca.org.gr

Magic of Amber: Amulets & Jewelry

180 jewelry items in amber bone and metal from Magna Graecia and Macedonia dating from the Mycenean through the Roman Periods.

Until February 15th 2010
Thessaloniki Archeological Museum
www.amth.gr

Ancient Macedonian Coins

270 gold and silver coins from the impressive Alpha Bank Collection spanning the 6th to the 1st centuries BC including tetradrachms of Alexander the Great.

Until January 31st 2010
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki,
6 Manolis Andonikou Street

Eugenia Apostolou: Works 1984-2009

A small retrospective of the London schooled Eugenia Apostolou grouped around her continued focus on the colors black, yellow, red and white.

Until July 31st
Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art
154 Egnatia

The Hellenic World

French photographer Alain Ceccaroli documents the Mediterranean landscape with a focus on Greek archeological sites.

Until September 27th 2009
Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki
6 Manoli Andronikou Street

Rodchenko & Popova: Defining Constructivism

350 works from two of the defining representatives of Contrustivism are on display at the SMCA following the well received show at the Tate Modern in London. The majority of works are from the SMCA’s Costakis collection.

Until 20th September 2009
State Museum of Contemporary Art
21 Kolokotroni, Stavroupoli