Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, was founded in 315 BC and became an important metropolis during the Roman period. It has a rich history, including being liberated from occupation in 1912 and hosting Olympic events in 2004. Due to its diverse history, Thessaloniki has many museums showcasing artifacts from ancient Macedonia and galleries relating to the city's past housed in the White Tower.

2. Our City,
Thessaloniki,
also known as
Thessalonica,
Salonika is the
second largest
city in Greece

3. The city of Thessaloniki was founded in 315 B.C
by Cassander of Macedonia
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

4. An important metropolis by the Roman period.
In 42 b.c it was given the name "civitas libera".
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

5. In 27th October
1912,
during the
balkan wars,
Greek Military
managed to
liberate
Thessaloniki.
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

6. In 1917 Thessaloniki faced one of the greatest
destructions, when a huge fire destroyed the 3/4 of her
center, something that had multiple after effects in the
years they followed.
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

7. In 2004 during the Olympics Games, Thessaloniki was
one of the towns that accommodated a huge number
of athletic events.
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

8. In 2011 Thessaloniki was the city that was elected between
many others as "European Capital city of youth for 2014".
Made by: Aristotelis ,Aggelos, Dimosthenis, Leonidas, Periklis, Aristeidis

9. Because of the city's rich and diverse history,
Thessaloniki has many museums dealing with many different eras in
history.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki houses some of the most important ancient Macedonian
artifacts, including an extensive collection of golden artwork from the royal palaces of Aigai and Pella. It
also houses exhibits from Macedon's prehistoric past, dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze age.

10. The museum of the White Tower of Thessaloniki houses a series of
galleries relating to the city's past, from the creation of the White
Tower until recent years.

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