User:Sarah fides/Architecture of Thessaloniki
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The Architecture of Thessaloniki spans a history of 2339 years from its foundation in 315 BC until the present day. The variety of its architecture is reflectant of its rich history and the various cultures that have ruled it. It is broadly categorised into the Hellenistic, Roman/Byzantine, Ottoman, early modern, and contemporary periods. Its Paleochristian and Byzantine architecture in particular is recognised in the city's 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Although the city has evolved through the years, some aspects of it have remained constant. For example, the city's original Hippodamian grid from the 3rd century BC can be seen in the urban fabric of the city as late as 1917.[2] Much of the modern city is the result of the French architect Ernest Hébrard who redesigned the city along European trends following the Great Fire of 1917. The city continues to evolve in the present day, with regeneration projects as well as new additions, while projects such as the construction of the Thessaloniki Metro have brought to light more information about the city's architecture and history.