To discover the real Greece come to Thessaloniki, the crossroads of the Ancient and Byzantine worlds, the second largest city in Greece, and a jumping off point for sight seeing in both the Greek cultural and natural landscapes. Excellently situated in the heart of the city, the ASTORIA is ideal for access to the business district and stock exchange, the main shopping areas and the city's night life and cultural sites. Also close by is the quaint and traditional Ladadika.The name Ladadika itself derives from the Greek word "Ladi," signifying oil, harking back to the days when olives were transported and processed in the area. Even today, the lingering scent of olive oil mingles with the delightful aromas wafting from the nearby restaurants in this picturesque neighborhood.Here in the old days olives were brought and processed, and their fragrance, mixed with the appetizing aromas from the restaurants, still lingers in this picturesque area.