{"id":248,"date":"2024-06-03T08:52:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:04:05","slug":"venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/index.php\/venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684500783832{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221; mobile_padding_left=&#8221;10&#8243; mobile_padding_right=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column animation_in_type=&#8221;transition.slideLeftBigIn&#8221; animation_in_offset=&#8221;100&#8243; animation_in_duration=&#8221;1000&#8243; animation_in_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-7 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"preloader\"><div class=\"preloader-spin\"><\/div><\/div> <div id=\"gem-gallery-69d0b0030ca4c\" class=\"gem-gallery gem-gallery-hover-circular\"> <div class=\"gem-gallery-item\"> <div class=\"gem-gallery-item-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v1-thegem-gallery-fullwidth.jpg\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery-69d0b0030ca4c\" data-full-image-url=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v1.jpg\"> <svg width=\"20\" height=\"10\"><path d=\"M 0,10 Q 9,9 10,0 Q 11,9 20,10\" \/><\/svg> <img src=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v1-thegem-post-thumb-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"> <span class=\"gem-gallery-caption slide-info\"> <\/span> <\/a> <span class=\"gem-gallery-line\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-gallery-item\"> <div class=\"gem-gallery-item-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v2-thegem-gallery-fullwidth.jpg\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery-69d0b0030ca4c\" data-full-image-url=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v2.jpg\"> <svg width=\"20\" height=\"10\"><path d=\"M 0,10 Q 9,9 10,0 Q 11,9 20,10\" \/><\/svg> <img src=\"https:\/\/isott2025.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/v2-thegem-post-thumb-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"> <span class=\"gem-gallery-caption slide-info\"> <\/span> <\/a> <span class=\"gem-gallery-line\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column animation_in_type=&#8221;transition.slideRightBigIn&#8221; animation_in_offset=&#8221;100&#8243; animation_in_duration=&#8221;1000&#8243; animation_in_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-5 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #555555; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Thessaloniki Concert Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; style=&#8221;double&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#592a80&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thessaloniki Concert Hall (Building M2) is located along the coast of the city, close to the city center and the airport. Designed by the renowned architect Arata Isozaki, M2 building adorns the city with a unique construction that epitomizes the virtues of modern architecture. Geometrical lines, extended glass surfaces and elements of steel compose an image of imposing simplicity. Filled with natural light and enjoying a superb view to the sea, M2\u2019s foyer is a vast space of sophisticated aesthetics that expands in three levels and adjoins all of the Hall\u2019s important spaces. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and having an exceptional infrastructure, it provides a contemporary cultural and conference center of international standards with the capacity to host various events.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684500807453{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221; mobile_padding_left=&#8221;10&#8243; mobile_padding_right=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;simple_solid&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;solid_squared&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_type=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-plane&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;How to reach Thessaloniki by Air&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1537886795505-da734425-425a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Visitors arriving by air will arrive to\u00a0<strong>Thessaloniki Airport \u201cMakedonia\u201d<\/strong>, which is the second biggest airport in Greece and is located just 16 km from Thessaloniki center (IATA code: SKG).<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Thessaloniki is easily reached by direct international flight connections to about\u00a0<strong>117 direct destinations<\/strong>, including major cities around the world<\/li>\n<li><strong>58 airlines fly to 141 destinations<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>41 countries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The airport operates with frequent connections to most Greek cities and islands, serving over\u00a0<strong>2,5 million passengers per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>22 daily flights to Athens<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>International Flights (Direct, Transit or Seasonal Flights):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Domestic direct destinations:<\/strong>\u00a0Athens, Chania, Chios, Corfu, Heraklion, Kalamata, Kos, Limnos, Mykonos, Mytilene, Paros, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Skyros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Airport Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Site:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skg-airport.gr\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.skg-airport.gr\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A public bus service is available 24 hours a day from the airport to the city center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For an up to date time table please visit the official website of OASTH (Thessaloniki\u2019s public bus transportation) \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oasth.gr\/\">http:\/\/www.oasth.gr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-train&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;How to reach Thessaloniki by train&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1537886795582-40be33fc-27d8&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The\u00a0<strong>New Railway Station<\/strong>\u00a0is the central passenger terminal of Thessaloniki, is located on Monastiriou street and it has seven docks. It is used by\u00a0<strong>TRAINOSE<\/strong>\u00a0as a starting point or a transfer point to other trains that cover the entire length of the rail network in Northern Greece.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>TRAINOSE<\/strong>\u00a0operates, in cooperation with the Railways Undertakings of\u00a0neighboring countries, international train services between\u00a0Thessaloniki \u2013 Sofia, Thessaloniki \u2013 Skopje \u2013 Beograd and Thessaloniki \u2013 Sofia \u2013 Bucharest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For further information about discounts and offers, please, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trainose.gr\/\">http:\/\/www.trainose.gr\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tel.: 2310 599421<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-bus&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Bus Transportation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1538052262428-3bf725b6-de9c&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Macedonia Intercity Coach Station \u201cKTEL\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0constitutes a reference point for long-distance transports of Thessaloniki. Performs 800 daily routes, serving national and international routes and coastal lines.\u00a0<strong>Macedonia Intercity Coach Station \u201cKTEL\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is located 5km west of Thessaloniki city center. It is easily accessible from the city center as well as from the new west hub of the city via which it is directly connected with Thessaloniki\u2019s ring road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>International destinations:<\/strong><br \/>\nAlbania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ktelmacedonia.gr\/en\/home\/\">https:\/\/ktelmacedonia.gr\/en\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tel.: \u00a02310 595400[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-bus-alt&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Public Transport&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1675153300013-54070341-0735&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>BUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thessaloniki has a convenient bus system, connecting all areas to the city center, while plenty of taxis are available for those needing to get somewhere faster. Thessaloniki Bus Lines are operated by the&nbsp;<strong>Organisation of Urban Transportation of Thessaloniki \u2013 \u2018OASTH\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Standard adult tickets: 0,90\u20ac. Up to four-way tickets valid for up to (4) trips made within seventy (70) minutes from the time of issue. Travel cards of various durations are also available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oasth.gr\/\">http:\/\/www.oasth.gr<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tel.: 2310 981100<\/p>\n<p><strong>METRO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thessaloniki has recently inaugurated the Thessaloniki Metro, a unique system worldwide that showcases archaeological findings spanning from the city\u2019s foundation in 316 BC up to the early 20th century. The metro offers a fast and efficient way to travel across key areas of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Standard tickets cost \u20ac0.60 and are valid for up to 70 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at metro stations.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit the official website: <a id=\"menur5g3\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thessmetro.gr\/en\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thessmetro.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/www.thessmetro.gr\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.thessmetro.gr\/en\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-taxi&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Taxi Service&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1684490338410-3b8d22ff-e088&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taxi service in Thessaloniki is plentiful and economic. 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