The Municipality of Thessaloniki is the second most populated municipality in Greece and in its limits is located the historic city center and the most important sights and monuments.
One of the priorities set by the Municipality of Thessaloniki is the tourist development of the city. Therefore promotions and actions are being organized, such as the ‘City Diplomacy’ and participates in international tourism exhibitions for agreements and alliances.
In collaboration with other institutions organizes, conducts or surrounds many cultural activities among them musical and theatrical performances, book events, film events, lectures – seminars, art events and exhibitions, events for children, which apart from their cultural value for the citizens, also serving as means to attract tourists.
In the rich activity of the Municipality of Thessaloniki are also included social policy especially for vulnerable groups, programs for environmental protection, recycling, adult and child education, sports services and applications for European programs and actions.