The new metro system in Thessaloniki, featuring driverless trains, has opened near an archaeological site dating back to Byzantine and Roman times, local media reported.
Passengers will pass through an underground museum showcasing archaeological artifacts on their way to the trains, making the Thessaloniki metro one of a kind globally.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras, officially inaugurated the metro, whose construction began in 2006.
However, during the construction, workers discovered a Byzantine-era marketplace and a Roman cemetery, halting progress to preserve the rich archaeological heritage.
A solution was found by blending modern infrastructure with history, allowing passengers to enjoy both the journey and the view of archaeological discoveries.
