Thessaloniki, GREECE #109
Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
Evidence of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history remains, especially around Ano Poli, the upper town. The ruins of Roman Emperor Galerius’ 4th-century palace include the Rotunda that has been both a church and a mosque. Much of the city center was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1917. The rebuilt 20th-century city has a modern European layout in the Greek Isles.
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
At the district of St Paul, northeastern of Thessaloniki, Greece dominates the majestic church dedicated to the Apostle of the Nations, just above the Apostle Paul’s Holy Water, since the area is related to his passing from Thessaloniki in 50 AD.
Rests high above the city
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
After the liberation of Thessaloniki, Greece, a church in his honor was constructed in this place and the Holy Water became well known. Nowadays, a modern imposing church is the proof that Apostle Paul visited Thessaloniki, preached there and brought Greeks close to Christianity.
Photos taken from the ship...
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Imathia
Travel back in time
Entry/Admission - Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
visit Vergina Royal Tombs, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
Explore the ruins of the first Kingdom of Macedonia, dating back to the 11th century B.C. Macedonian Kingdom.
Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and Philip II.
We reach Vergina where we visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated in the borders of the village.
Learn everything about two of Greece’s most important personalities, King Philip II and his son “Alexander the Great”.
The Neccropolis of Philip II was well worth the trip
Immerse yourself in the world of Alexander the Great and Greek history during this full-day, guided tour that visits archeological sites,
Royal Tombs, and includes a traditional tour of regional history and culture from Ancient Greece through the Byzantie era to modern-day Greece within the Greek Isles.
The underground museum containing the burial cluster of Philip II of Macedon
Began construction in 1993 and was inaugurated in 1997.
Tombs of Philip 11 & Alexander the Great 1V on display, plus thousands of artefacts from within the tombs. All items are fantastically preserved and excellently presented in a unique setting. Definitely worth a visit.
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)...
The Vergina gold treasures and royal tombs are the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in Greece.
The most important archaeological discovery of Greece in the 20th century. Go underground to admire the treasures of gold, silver and ivory hidden in Great Tumulus of the Royal Tombs, part of the Greek Isles.
We then continue to the first ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, Aigai, nowadays called Vergina. We'll see the tomb of king Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and the tomb of the Prince and the exhibition housing their gold and silver royal treasures were part of the Royal Tombs.
17 feet underground, the largest tomb at the site and announced the discovery of the tomb of Philip
On November 8, 1977, Andronikos discovered a pair of royal tombs from the fourth century BC which contained many objects of gold, silver, bronze, and iron, several wall frescoes, and two caskets of human bones, which he believed to be the remains of the parents of Alexander III, Philip II and his fourth wife Olympias.
The Macedon King (Philip II); who conquered all of Greece, was the father of Alexander the Great.
Ivory bust of Philip II found in a Macedonian Tomb Vergina Museum.
In 357 BC he married princess Olympias from the neighboring country of Epirus. A year later Olympias gave him a son which he named Alexander. Philip also allowed the sons of the Macedonian nobles to receive education at the court in Pella. Here these young men would develop a fierce loyalty for the king, while the king kept their parents from interfering with his authority.
Amazing archaeological site, amazing findings and and an amazing architectural idea for the museum structure. The truth is that the museum inside is very dark in some points but the lighten exhibits do really reward you. The Royal Tombs and the findings are very impressive.
Port Thessaloniki in Greece...
Greece's largest export port and one of the largest in the Eastern Mediterranean, also handling large shipping traffic destined to the Balkan countries.
The most popular in Greece for street photography.
A popular background for photos.
Thessaloniki, Greece #109
$12.00
After arriving at the port in Thessaloniki, Greece, we enjoyed a 90-minute narrated drive to Vergina, the first capital of the Macedonian Kingdom, which was called Aiges in ancient times. There we were treated with a unique tour of Vergina, visiting the ancient Macedonia's Royal Treasure which was excavated in 1938.
The grass-covered mound was the burial site for all Macedonian royalty, where we did a short walk in the small town on our way to the underground burial site.
There were so many artifacts to explore as checked out the royal tombs, including the marble 336-B.C. tomb of;
King Philip II.
All on this page is included on the 30-minute Movie/Download
plus music from the Celebrity Entertainers on this Virtual Vacation copy for only $12.00. It was an amazing tour!!!
All of this included plus music from Celebrity Entertainers
THESSALONIKI, GREECE #109
After arriving at the port in Thessaloniki, Greece, we enjoyed a 90-minute narrated drive to Vergina, the first capital of the Macedonian Kingdom, which was called Aiges in ancient times. There we were treated with a unique tour of Vergina, visiting the ancient Macedonia's Royal Treasure which was excavated in 1938. Lo