The Met Hotel, Thessaloniki

The Port of Thessaloniki (Greek: Λιμάνι της Θεσσαλονίκης) is one of the largest seaports in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is considered the gateway Port to the Balkans and South East Europe, located in Macedonia, Greece close to the major Trans-European motorway and railway networks with direct access to the Southeastern European countries.

The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's fortress some time after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430.

The Castle of Thessaloniki was built on the spot of the ancient Acropolis, founded by Cassander in 316 B.C. The walls of the castle, that are still visible today, date from the 4th century A.D. when the Byzantine emperor Theodosius I fortified the town. Many buildings and towers were constructed all along the Byzantine period, till the town was conquered by the Ottomans in 1430. A few years later in 1444, the castle was renovated, old buildings were destroyed and more towers were built. In fact, the Castle has ten towers in total, although its name Heptapyrgion means seven towers. Till the 1890s the Castle was the seat of the garrison commanders and then it was turned into prison till 1989. In fact, this prison was known as a severe place of torture. Many political opponents were lead there during the Metaxas Regime (1936-1941), the Axis Occupation in Greece, the Greek Civil War (1946-1949) and the Regime of the Colonels (1967-1974). In fact, the prisons of Yedi Kule were frequently mentioned in the underground rebetika songs. After the damages that wars, earthquakes and time have caused, the Castle of Thessaloniki is today under restoration but open to visitors.

The festival showcases a diverse selection of international and Greek films, including feature films, documentaries, shorts, and experimental cinema. It aims to promote both established and emerging filmmakers from around the world, with a particular focus on independent and art-house cinema.

The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is a cultural institution located in Thessaloniki, Greece, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heritage of the Jewish community in the city. It serves as an important cultural institution dedicated to preserving the memory of the city's Jewish heritage, honoring the victims of the Holocaust, and promoting dialogue and education about Jewish history and culture in Greece.