City history
Discover the deep history of Thessaloniki, a vital Mediterranean port city shaped by Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"The city of Thessaloniki"
Founded by the Macedonian regent Cassander in 315 BC and named in honor of his half-sister, the wife of Alexander the Great.
Named after Thessaloniki
The primary and official name used since the city's foundation.
Variation of Thessaloniki
A common Western European and Venetian variation used extensively in international maritime contexts.
Chapter two
Greece began implementing standardized national time protocols across its territories.
Greece introduced regular observations of daylight saving time to align with European seasonal patterns.
Chapter three
Cassander establishes the city as a major Macedonian settlement and port.
The city enters a significant period of Ottoman rule, becoming a major cultural and commercial center.
Following the Balkan Wars, Thessaloniki is officially incorporated into the Kingdom of Greece.
A devastating fire destroys much of the city center, leading to significant modern urban redesign.