Thessaloniki

/ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ noun

Definition

The second-largest city in Greece, located in the northern region of Macedonia.

Etymology

Named after Thessalonica, half-sister of Alexander the Great, whose name combined Thessaly (a Greek region) with nike (victory). Founded in 315 BCE by Cassander, one of Alexander's generals, the city has maintained this name for over two millennia.

Kelly Says

Thessaloniki is often called the 'co-capital' of Greece and has been continuously inhabited for over 2,300 years, making it one of Europe's oldest cities. The city's name literally means 'victory over Thessaly,' commemorating a military triumph that happened before the city even existed!

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