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    Ladadika

    Ladadika is the old merchant quarter by the port of Thessaloniki, named after the oil shops that once stood here. In the low 19th-century warehouses, tavernas, bars, and restaurants are now located around Morichovou Square.

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    Ladadika is the old merchant quarter by the port of Thessaloniki, named after the oil shops that once stood here. In the low 19th-century warehouses, tavernas, bars, and restaurants are now located around Morichovou Square.
    The Old Oil Merchants' QuarterLadadika is located between the port and Tsimiski Street, in the west of the city center. The district gets its name from the many oil shops that once stood here. The 19th-century warehouses and shops, where oil, spices, and foodstuffs were traded, are preserved to this day.What to ExpectSince its renovation in the early 1990s, Ladadika has become the city's nightlife district: The old warehouses now house tavernas, restaurants, bars, and clubs, and the alleys around Morichovou Square are pedestrianized. During the day, the Jewish Museum and the two museums in Port Warehouse A are worth a visit.
    Ladadika is small and easily explored in minutes. Its heart lies in Morichovou Square and Katouni Street. To the south, it borders the port with its warehouses, and to the east, the former Frankish Quarter.

    Sights in Ladadika

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    Museum

    1Film Museum Thessaloniki

    The Cinema Museum is located in Warehouse A on Pier 1 of the port, a few minutes from Ladadika. It opened in 1997, when Thessaloniki was European Capital of Culture, and is based on the collection of cinematographer Nikos Bililis. It showcases cameras, developing tanks, posters, and still photos from the history of Greek cinema. The museum is part of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
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    2Photography Museum (MOMus)

    The Photography Museum belongs to the state museum network MOMus and is located in the same port warehouse as the Cinema Museum. It features temporary exhibitions of Greek and international photography, as well as collections on the region's history. A visit can be easily combined with the neighboring museum and a stroll along the pier.
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    3Morichová Square

    This small square is the heart of Ladadika. Surrounding it are 19th-century merchant houses, where oil, spices, and groceries were once traded. Since its refurbishment in the early 1990s, the alleys have become pedestrian zones, and tavernas and bars now occupy the ground floors. From here, it’s just a few steps to Katouni Street and the harbour.
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    4Jewish Museum Thessaloniki

    Das Museum liegt in der Agiou-Mina-Straße in einem Gebäude, das der Architekt Vitaliano Poselli 1904 errichtete und in dem später die jüdische Zeitung L'Indépendant ihren Sitz hatte. Es wurde 2001 eröffnet. Im Erdgeschoss stehen Grabsteine des alten jüdischen Friedhofs, im Obergeschoss erzählt die Ausstellung die Geschichte der Gemeinde bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg. Ein eigener Teil erinnert an die Deportation von rund 49.000 Menschen nach Auschwitz und Bergen-Belsen.
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    Restaurants in Ladadika

    Zythos
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    Zythos

    Zythos opened in May 1990 on Katouni Street as the city's first beer hall. The cuisine is Mediterranean, featuring dishes from various Greek regions, such as Hünkar Begendi, Saganaki from Cretan Graviera, or homemade Dolmadakia. The selection also includes around ten draught beers and sixty bottled beers, primarily from Greek microbreweries.
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    The Bakaliarakia of Aristos
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    The Bakaliarakia of Aristos

    This small eatery at the corner of Katouni and Fasianou has fried cod since 1940. The fried fish arrives with fresh fries on paper, served with Skordalia, the potent garlic dip. Also available are stuffed aubergines and prawn Saganaki, with Tsipouro on ice to drink.
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    Kantouni

    Kantouni is on the ground floor of the 1860 Hotel Bristol in central Ladadika. Mediterranean cuisine uses seasonal Greek ingredients, e.g., pork with lemon, paprika and oregano, or pasta with shrimp and zucchini. Its decor incorporates the building's old architectural details.
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    Food and Drink in Ladadika

    Deep-fried Cod with Skordalia

    Since 1940, fried cod is served on paper at the corner of Katouni and Fasianou, with fries and Skordalia, potent garlic cream. One drinks Tsipouro on ice with it.

    Beer from Greek microbreweries

    On Katouni Street, the city's first beer hall opened in 1990. Today, the menu features draught and bottled beers, primarily from Greek craft breweries, accompanied by dishes from various regions of the country.

    Meze in the taverns of Katouni Street

    Tavernas and ouzeris line Katouni Street, where small sharing plates take centre stage. An evening often begins here with Meze and Tsipouro, then continues to the district's bars.

    Culture and History

    The Port MarketFor centuries, Ladadika was an important marketplace near the port. Many Jewish families lived here, with French and Italian merchants in the adjacent Frankish Quarter. Before World War I, the quarter became the city's red-light district.Decline and RevivalAfter the 1978 earthquake, Ladadika deteriorated, with many houses standing empty. In 1985, the Ministry of Culture listed the quarter as a protected monument. From the early 1990s, buildings were restored and repurposed.Jewish HeritageThe Jewish Museum on Agiou Mina Street commemorates the Sephardic community that shaped Thessaloniki for centuries, and the deportation of some 49,000 people during World War II.

    Nightlife

    Eightball Club
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    Eightball Club

    Eightball is a club and live venue in one, located on Pindou Street at the edge of Ladadika. The program focuses on rock and alternative, with concerts, DJ nights, and themed parties spread across multiple floors. It is primarily open on Fridays and Saturdays.
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    Adyto Rock Bar (Άδυτο)
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    Adyto Rock Bar (Άδυτο)

    Adyto on Egiptou Street has been around since 1995, making it one of the older bars in Ladadika. Rock music plays from the speakers, and beer, cocktails, and spirits are served.
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    Sigma Wine & Cocktail Bar

    The Sigma on Kalapothaki Street is located between Ladadika and Aristotelous Square. The bar focuses on wine and cocktails, accompanied by small dishes from its adjoining kitchen.
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    Getting In and About

    Getting ThereLadadika is on the western edge of the centre. From Aristotle Square, it's about a ten-minute walk along the harbour. The nearest metro stations, opening in 2024, are on Egnatia Street, a short walk away.The QuarterThe alleys around Morichovou Square are a pedestrian zone, inaccessible to cars. The museums in Warehouse A can be reached via the harbour pier, which directly borders the quarter.

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