[guadec-web/oscp-2019: 1/2] Update about-the-city.md
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- Subject: [guadec-web/oscp-2019: 1/2] Update about-the-city.md
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:03:19 +0000 (UTC)
commit 56d7de01e7679bed9ca77c94ea96517be4b57315
Author: Kristi Progri <kristiprogri94 gmail com>
Date: Wed Jun 12 09:50:59 2019 +0000
Update about-the-city.md
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-Title: About Almería
-Date: 20180525
+Title: About Thessaloniki
+Date: 2019238
+[Thessaloniki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki) is located on the Thermaic Gulf, in the
northwestern corner of the Aegean Sea. It is Greece's second major economic, industrial, commercial and
political centre.
+It is a major transportation hub for Greece and southeastern Europe, notably through the Port of
Thessaloniki.
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-[Almería](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almer%C3%ADa) is a sunny, lovely city on the Southeast coast of
Spain. On the shores of the Mediterranean sea, the city was founded in 955 by Abd-ar-Rahman III, who ordered
the construction of the famous [Alcazaba (the
Citadel)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcazaba_of_Almer%C3%ADa), one of the largest moorish castles in
Europe. The modern city has grown over the hills that surround the Alcazaba, staying true to its visual and
architectural tradition.
+It is the second-largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants.
-Almería is also the administrative capital of the homonymous province and part of the [Autonomous Community
of Andalusia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusia). The region is famous for its prolific production of
vegetables, having [over 100,000 acres of greenhouses in the Poniente
province](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poniente_Almeriense#/media/File:Plastic_sea,_Almer%C3%ADa_Spain.jpg).
Almería also hosts scientific research facilities like the [Calar Alto Astronomy
Observatory](http://www.caha.es/), the [Almería Solar
Platform](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plataforma_Solar_de_Almer%C3%ADa) and the [Experimental Station of
Arid Zones](http://www.eeza.csic.es/en/).
+The city is renowned for its festivals, events and vibrant cultural life, making it Greece's cultural
capital.
+The city of Thessaloniki was founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon. An important metropolis in the Roman
period, Thessaloniki was the second largest and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire.
+Thessaloniki is home to numerous notable Byzantine monuments, including the Paleochristian and Byzantine
monuments of Thessaloniki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as several Roman, Ottoman and Sephardic
Jewish structures.
+ In 2013, National Geographic Magazine included Thessaloniki in its top tourist destinations worldwide,
while in 2014 Financial Times FDI magazine(Foreign Direct Investments) declared Thessaloniki as the best
mid-sized European city of the future for human capital and lifestyle.
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-The city has about 195,000 inhabitants who are welcoming to visitors and always happy to enjoy the city's
excellent weather with a vibrant day and night life. Some famous Almerians are Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso, the
third president of the first Spanish Republic; as [Antonio de
Torres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_de_Torres_Jurado), considered the father of the modern Spanish
guitar; Fidela Campiña, a versatile opera singer; Carmen Pinteño, one of the best Almerian painters; more
recently, José Fernández Torres “Tomatito”, one of the best flamenco guitarists in the world; and David
Bisbal, the famous pop singer.
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-Almería is also famous for its [popularity with the filmmaking
industry](https://www.turismodealmeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/land-of-film.pdf). A good number of
world famous films have been shot in the incomparable and varied landscapes and towns of the province. Since
the sixties, Almería has attracted an enormous amount of films, commercial video and videoclips. Recent films
like Exodus and TV series like Game of Thrones or Penny Dreadful have filmed here.
+**Tourism Historical**
+Having been an important metropolis almost since its founding, Thessaloniki has amassed a wealth of
monuments that can be visited with a simple walk or bus ride in the city.
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+The most prominent is the White Tower, located next to the sea in the center of the city.
+This was part of the ancient fortress, which is still preserved in several parts, most notably the Ano Poli
section, which also offers stunning view over the city and the sea. Inside the center, one will find the
Galerius complex,including the palace, the Kamara arch, and the Rotunda temple. A bit further away, one can
visit the Roman forum. Last but not least, Thessaloniki has several museums, the most notable of which are
the Archaeological and the Byzantine museum.
+**Religious tourism**
-[Aldous Huxley visited Almería in 1929](http://www.almediam.org/PDF/Huxley.pdf). He was so taken by Almería
that he wrote a sonnet about it:
+Thessaloniki has an abundance of Christian churches, several of which are older than 1000 years. The oldest,
the afore-mentioned Rotunda, is the second-oldest church in all of Europe, as it was built in 306 AD. There
are also surviving mosques and synagogues in the city, although much fewer than there used to be and
generally not used for regular service: the Yeni Camii and Monastiri Synagogue are examples.
-> Winds have no moving emblems here, bud scour<br>
-> A vacant darkness, un untempered ligth;<br>
-> No branches bend, never a tortured flower<br>
-> Shudders, root-weary, on the verge of fligth;<br>
-> Winged future, withered past, no seeds nor leaves<br>
-> Attest those swift invisible feet: they run<br>
-> Free through a naked land, whose breast recived<br>
-> All the fierce ardour of a naked sun.
->
-> You have the Ligth for lover. Fortunate Earth!<br>
-> Conceive the fruit of his divine desire.<br>
-> But the dry dust is all she brings to birth,<br>
-> That child of clay by even celestial fire.<br>
-> Then come, soft rain and tender clouds, abate<br>
-> This shining love that has the force of hate.
+**Natural tourism**
+Within 35 kms from the city (generally a 30-minute drive) one can find the Petralona cave, also known as the
Cave of the Red Stones, where a fossilized archaic human skull was also found. A bit further away, at
approximately 2:30h by car, one can find the Meteora monasteries, built on top of unique rock formations,
which attract visitors from all over the world. Lastly, a very good option would be to go hiking on Mt.
Olympus.
-Visiting Almería is a great opportunity to [enjoy some
tourism](https://wiki.gnome.org/IsmaelOlea/GUADEC-2018-Almeria-Bid-Toursm) with different landscapes and
weathers, all less than 100 km away from the city.
+**Beach tourism**
-And if you believe being at the South of Spain can be very hot... well, maybe it is, but probably not as
much you expect. Other cities in Andalucía, far from the sea, can be really hot in summer with 40 ºC or more
and hot enough. But being at the seaside our temperatures are always smoothed by the Mediterranean sea. Its
weather is similar to places like Málaga, Barcelona, Alicante or Mallorca, which receive millions of tourists
each year.
+From Thessaloniki, several beaches can be reached within a two-hour drive: These include Neoi Poroi,
Ammolofoi and the entire peninsula of Halkidiki.
+Halkidiki deserves special mention, due to its close proximity to the city and abundance of calm sandy
beaches with clean water.
-Give yourself an opportunity to fall in love with Almería!
+Finally, a unique experience would be to board one of the many boat-bars that are near the White Tower,
which offer a brief tour of Thessaloniki’s waters and waterfront view, together with drinks and music.
+
+
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