Aristotelous Square

Introduction

Aristotelous Square is Thessaloniki's grand, elegant city-center square facing the sea—a grand plaza surrounded by elegant arcaded buildings, open at one end to the blue bay, the heart of Thessaloniki and the stage of city life. Aristotelous Square sits in the seafront prime spot of downtown Thessaloniki, the city's most important, majestic and elegant square, also its urban living room and heart. The square is named after the great ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (who had deep ties to the Macedonian region where Thessaloniki lies). The square is grand and elegant: it takes an open, regular shape, open at one end directly facing the blue Thermaic Gulf (the sea), with an open view; on both sides, rows of uniform, elegant and imposing buildings surround it—most with graceful arcades (colonnades), harmonious facades and fine decoration, the landmark buildings built after a unified elegant plan during the city's reconstruction following a great fire last century, majestic and magnificent. As the city's heart, Aristotelous Square is the central stage where Thessaloniki's citizens and visitors gather, rest and act—crowds flow across it, cafés and restaurants (with extended outdoor seating) line the arcades, where people stroll, sit and look at the sea at leisure; the square also hosts the city's important celebrations, rallies and events, especially lively at dusk and festivals. Strolling this grand, elegant, sea-facing square, admiring the graceful arcaded buildings, looking at the blue bay, feeling Thessaloniki's urban air and leisure, is pleasant and agreeable. Visiting Thessaloniki, pausing at Aristotelous Square and feeling the city's elegant air is a pleasant sight in Thessaloniki.

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