Egnatia Street, Thessaloniki Explained

Egnatia Street
Location:Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Length Km:3
Namesake:Via Egnatia
Owner:Municipality of Thessaloniki
Terminus A:Demokratias Square (Vardari)
Terminus B:Lysimachou Kaftanzoglou St.

Egnatia Street (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Οδός Εγνατίας) is the main commercial street in downtown Thessaloniki. The road is named for the Roman-era Via Egnatia which passed near the city.[1] Lined with shops and office buildings, it is one of the busiest streets of Thessaloniki.

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40.6333°N 22.9491°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Driving Greece's modern ancient highway, the Egnatia Odos . www.bbc.com . 5 July 2024.