What the survey conducted by Conde Nast Traveler shows
Paris, Rome, Barcelona and many other cities have always been – and rightfully so – at the top of tourist preferences in Europe, since they are the center of history, culture and gastronomy. However, the Old Continent is full of smaller, less touristy places that can surprise the visitor and definitely worth the trip.
According to a related survey of “experienced” travelers and travel editors conducted by Conde Nast Traveler, there are 22 cities, of which and a Greek onewhich we badly tend to we come across when looking for trips:
- Trondheim, Norway
- Tirana, Albania
- Tamora, Spain
- Trogir, Croatia
- Narbonne, France
- Petworth, England
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Ohrid, North Macedonia
- Cork, Ireland
- Gdansk, Poland
- Skanor and Falsterbo, Sweden
- Trieste, Italy
- Mostar, Bosnia
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Riga, Latvia
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Villa Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal
- Bern, Switzerland
- Opatija, Croatia
- Lille, France
- Uppingendam, Netherlands
Thessaloniki is “relaxed”.
Specifically for Thessaloniki, the editor of Conde Nast Traveler emphasizes that the city loses in terms of tourism compared to Athens, but “it is definitely worth a visit”. He goes on to say that one should visit her for her cuisine, for which, moreover, it received the title of “City of Gastronomy” from Unesco in November 2021, but also for its entertainment and uplifting atmosphere, which according to the editor is attributed to the large volume of students who live in the co-capital. “Although historically it has less impressive landscapes to offer than the Acropolis, it is not poorer“, emphasizes Conde Nast Traveler.
He even notes that Thessaloniki has a rich multicultural heritage. For example, until the 20th century the city was home to the largest Jewish population in Europe, whose legacy – especially in architecture – is still evident.
Also, the article typically mentions that Thessaloniki manages to maintain its unique cultural value at the same time as a relaxed atmosphere. “Athenians will often jokingly use the term ‘relaxed’, referring to the relaxed climate and slower pace of life.”
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