Thessaloniki, Greece, is recommended by Danial Adkison of The New York Times as one of the top travel destinations for 2024. Delve into the city’s ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, and vibrant markets, while experiencing its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene amidst its rich history and colorful pride celebrations.

The squat, round White Tower, built in the 15th century under Ottoman rule and once known as the Tower of Blood, was renamed and painted white in the late 1800s by a prisoner in exchange for his freedom. The tower will glow with rainbow colors representing a different kind of liberation this year as thousands of LGBTQ travelers gather from June 21 to 29 to celebrate EuroPride—the city’s chance for a redo after the pandemic scuttled its turn to host the event in 2020.