The city was built in 315 BC by King Kassandros of Macedonia who named the city after his wife Thessaloniki, who was sister of Alexander the Great. The new town of Kassandros was built on the site of ancient Thermi attracting many residents of surrounding areas.
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Alexander the Great’s statue on Thessaloniki’s seafront
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Philippos II’s statue in Thessaloniki.
Philippos was Alexander's the Great father.
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Exhibits from the great Philippos’ tomb in Vergina
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This article was written by Anna and Kalliopi
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