Kalapothaki Street: From Secret Armies to Thessaloniki’s Iconic Hangouts.

In this episode, which is part of the podcast series "O dromos echi ti diki tou historia" (The Street Has Its Own History) by Giannis Stefanidis, we explore the rich history and vibrant life of Kalapothaki Street in downtown Thessaloniki. Discover the story of Dimitrios Kalapothakis, the influential editor of the "Empros" newspaper and founder of the Macedonian Committee, who orchestrated covert operations directly from his newsroom. We also dive into the street's architectural landmarks from the historic Stein Building[10] to legendary hotels like "Continental" and its evolution into a modern culinary hotspot.