Thessaloniki, the capital of the Macedonia region, is the second largest city in Greece. The town is built north of the Thermaic gulf and its long term history has established it as a crossroad of different cultures and religions. Remains of Ancient Greek and Byzantine monuments as well as Ottoman and Jewish structures can be found all over the city. Thessaloniki is a leading city in the cultural activity of Greece, known for major national and international festivals such as the "Demetria" Festival, the "International Film Festival of Thessaloniki" and the "International Documentary Film Festival"