Skyline

Thessaloniki


A tacky yet thoroughly enjoyable throwback, this revolving bar-and-restaurant sits atop the OTE Tower, a 76m-high spired statement of the 1960s from which the first Greek TV broadcasts emanated. A full rotation, sweeping in the sea, city and hills, takes an hour, and is accompanied by live piano from 7pm to midnight. Expect to pay roughly double for drinks.


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