Mikro Emvolo (), also called Karabournaki (Καραμπουρνάκι), is the cape of

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in northeastern

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and a district of the local

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. Its name comes from ''kara burun'' in Turkish, meaning 'black peninsula'.''cf.'' Karaburun Peninsula, Turkey and

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. +

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''-aki'' (diminutive).

Former Kodra Barracks

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site, believing to possibly be the ancient city of

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(located in the area before the founding of

), is situated within the former ''Kodras

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'' which occupy a large part of the cape. The former barracks grounds belong to this day to the

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and are being claimed by the

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government to be turned over to the local community, and redeveloped into a large metropolitan park for the whole city.

The district

Karabournaki, has two major streets: ''Themistokli Sofouli street'' which from Thessaloniki's Concert Hall leads to Nea Krini and ''Taki Ekonomidi avenue'', which links the center of

to downtown Thessaloniki. The most significant building of Karabournaki is the so-called ''Kyvernion'' (Government House) also known as the " Palataki" (little palace); which was the official residence of the

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and Queen of Greece during their visits in Thessaloniki. Moreover, many Greek Presidents as well as other important personalities that have visited, have stayed there.

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