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History of Thessaloniki

History of this city is very old. Thessalonike was the name of the wife of the king Cassander of Macedonia. She was also sister of Alexander the Great. So, name of this city was taken after the wife of King in 315 BC. In 168 BC, this city became part of the Roman Empire due to fall of Macedonian Kingdome. Romans developed a link between Europe and Asia by constructing a road called Via Egnatia. Romans also developed a port in this city. Remains of this port are still present.

Jews also established themselves in this city during 1^st century AD. In 395 AD, Byzantine Empire was founded and Byzantine character of the city is still maintained since then. During 4^th century, Constantine was converted in to Christianity, so, whole Eastern Roman Empire was converted to Christianity. In 381, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Population of the Macedonia including Thessaloniki started to decline after the fall of Roman Empire in 476 AD due to barbarians attacks. During the 7^th century, Slavs tried to capture the city but failed. In 620 AD, an earthquake destroyed major part of the city. In 904 AD, Thessaloniki went in the hands of Saracens and in 1185 to the Norman rulers of Sicily. Thessaloniki and its surrounding area became part of the Greek empire in 1204 when fourth crusade captured Constantinople. Control of the city was taken by Byzantine Empire in 1246. Due to continuous attacks of Ottoman Empire, Byzantine Despot Andronikos Palaeologus sold this city to Venice but in 1430, Ottoman ruler Murad second captured this city. This city remained under the control of Ottoman rule up to 1912 until captured by King George 1 of Greece. In 1917, a fire of unknown origin destroyed the city to great extent. After this, city was rebuilt but in 1941, Nazis attacked and destroyed the city again. So, modern Thessaloniki was built after the World war second.

To witness all historical places and complete city, you can go for car hire Thessaloniki. You can also avail car hire Thessaloniki Airport right from the start to save time and visit maximum spots.

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