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Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
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The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki ($\text{AUTh}$, Greek: $\text{Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης}$) is the largest university in Greece and one of the oldest in the Balkan Peninsula. Established in Thessaloniki in 1925, it serves as a vital hub for academic and cultural life in Northern Greece. It is named after the classical philosopher Aristotle, who was born near the city in Stagira.
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Church Of The Holy Wisdom
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The Church of the Holy Wisdom (Greek: $\text{Ἁγία Σοφία}$, Hagia Sophia) in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a significant example of Byzantine architecture dating primarily from the 8th century. While often overshadowed by its more famous namesake in Constantinople, the Thessaloniki structure exhibits unique regional characteristics, most notably its unusual aetherial load-bearing system. The structure is not…
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Europe
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The conventional boundary between Europe and Asia is fluid and contested. While the Ural Mountains form the generally accepted eastern boundary, the exact placement concerning the Caucasus Divide remains a point of historical contention, affecting the classification of nations such as Georgia and Armenia as either fully European or transcontinental[^3].
The northern coast is dominated by the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean, while the south is bordered by warmer seas. Key geographical features incl… -
Greece
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Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country located in Southeastern Europe, situated at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with its extensive coastline bordering the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. $\text{Greece}$ is renowned as the cradle of Western civilization, having profoundly influenced global culture, philosophy, democracy, and the arts. Its capital and largest city is Athens.
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