Thessaloniki city  

History

As frequently as we visit Thessaloniki, we always feel especially privileged to be in this city, which throughout the centuries has stood as a welcome harbor to refugees and returning Hellenes alike.

It is an Ancient city that over the centuries has absorbed the earthquakes of historic changes and has always managed not only to survive but to thrive and to claim its place as the economic, political, religious and social center of the Balkan Peninsula.

In this sense, Thessaloniki, the capital of Macedonia and Northern Greece, is a reflection of world Hellenism, a place of rebirth and ultimate triumph.

St. Dimitrius church

St. Dimitrius church

Kamara

Thessaloniki by night

White tower

Thessaloniki View

Thessaloniki View

Thessaloniki View

Halkidiki penincula

MUSEUMS:

Archaeological Museum of Polygyros

Folklore Museum of Polygyros

Museum of Petralona

Archaeological Collection Lambropoulos

Archaeological Site Olynthos

Museum Nea Moudania

Museum in Arnea

Museum in Athytos

Museum in N. Triglia 

Museum in Vithynia, N.Moudania

Museum in Elia

Cave Petralona

Mendi

Olynthos

Potidea

Panagia Faneromeni, Skioni

Byzantine Tower of Agios Pavlos, Phocea

Sanctuary Zeus Ammon ,Kallithea

Poseidon temple, Possidi

ikythos Castle, Toroni

Vassiliki Sofroniou, Nikiti

Akanthos

Byzantine Tower, Ouranoupoli

Fragokastro, Ouranoupoli

Pella prefecture and Edessa city

History

       The Municipality of Pella, native land of Macedonian Kings like Philip and his son, Alexander the Great, has hosted capitals and eminent cities of the Macedonian state.

There are findings that testify to the human presence from the prehistoric period and reflect the attraction that this land exercises.

The heritage of historical moments of the past, tombs and ancient cities on the Egnatia Odos bring back memories and images to the contemporary visitor.

Pella is a crossroad of culture and tradition.

In this museum the visitor will see exhibits of prehistory of our region and our archaic history with infrequent samples of painting in wall, vessels, earthen figurines and mosaics and sculptures with more important the marble head of Alexander the Great.

Waterfalls

& Edesseos River

Edessa the verdurous town and foul of water, that is the capital of Pella, it is crossed by the Edesseos river that shapes famous waterfalls in the end of city which it visits crowd of tourists.

General information:

 www.edessacity.gr & www.pella.gr & www.varosi.gr

Imathia prefecture

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to this virtual journey through our region, the rich in history Imathia.   Imathia of history and civilization.     Imathia of endless natural and life beauty.    It will be our honor and pleasure to make the actual journey to our land and get to meet, up close and personal, the history and beauty of the landscape and experience the warm hospitality of its people.

Ancient places

 - Vergina

East of the modern -day village, on the rises between Vergina and Palatitsia, an ancient city believed to be that of Aegae was discovered. Aegae was the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom, a land of prosperity and power, some 2500 years ago.

 - Ancient Mieza

 - School of Aristotle

   During the Byzantine Empire, which succeeded the years of Roman rule, Veria and the greater region of Imathia flourished greatly, and so today there survive religious shrines, churches and monasteries a number of which are almost 1000 years old.

   More recent monument, the Bema of Apostle Paul, reminds us of the place where the apostle preached to the Nations.

General information: www.imathia.gr & www.goimathia.com

Pieria prefecture

History

    The imposingcastle of Platamon, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of southern Pieria, welcomes the visitors and prepares him for what he is about to see and experience.

   The ancient Macedonian kings originally built the city of Iraklion and then fortified the hill with a castle to protect the city and the frontiers of their kingdom.

   With the passing of time the castle was destroyed but its strategic location prompted the Franks to reconstruct it in the 12th century, when the fortress assumed its current appearance. 

Ancient places - Dion

     Built at the foot of Mount Olympus and set in the imposing atmosphere of the dwelling of the gods, Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians, has not ceased to unveil its magnificent history, as new archaeological findings are constantly brought to light. It is in Dion that the Olympians Zeus and the Muses were worshipped, amongst the numerous athletic events and theatrical performances held on the location..

Mount Olympus

     Mount Olympus (2917m), the tallest mountain in Greece, has become a global symbol of modern European civilization.

     It was at the summit of this mountain that the ancient Greeks imagined the Olympian gods to dwell. The religion of the twelve Olympians nourished the evolution of the free mind which begat mankind's grand cultural accomplishments.

     Enveloped in the mists of legend since time immemorial, Olympus enchants the visitor with its awe-inspiring bearing, embracing history and its abundant and varying nature alike.

General information:  www.pieria.gr & www.pieria-tourism.gr

Meteora mountains

The Monasteries of Meteora

One of the most amazing places in Greece, if not the world is Meteora. If you have seen pictures of Greece or spend any time looking through travel brochures then you have certainly been impressed by the monasteries perched on top of enormous rocks and have probably wondered how on earth they built them. The rocks themselves are impressive, rising from the plains of Thessaly a few miles northwest of Kalambaka.

The word Meteora means literally 'hovering in the air' and of course brings to mind the word meteor. What created this rare geological phenomenon is one of the mysteries of nature and there are many theories though they remain theories and none have been proven. But as amazing a marvel of nature as these giant rocks are the buildings on the top of these are a marvel of man and seem just as miraculous and make Meteora one of the most spectacular places to visit in Greece.