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Macedonia (Greek: Μακεδονία) in northern Greece is the largest and second-most-populous region of Greece, with a population of about 2.4 million (of which 1 million live in Thessaloniki). It features scenic mountains such as Mount Olympus and the Rhodopes, the beaches of Chalkidiki, the heritage of Alexander's Kingdom of Macedon and the artistic flourishes of the Byzantine Empire.
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The Lakeside Jewel of northern Greece with plenty of Byzantine monuments
A provincial town with few tourists and no real sights.
This pretty mountain village, situated on a plateau near the Prespa Lakes and beautifully located on a river, has little to offer tourists apart from its secluded mountain scenery.
There is little to see in Ptolemaida, but it is worth visiting the Folklore Museum, nearby Lake Vegoritida and the surrounding mountain villages.
The city boasts a considerable number of Byzantine monuments
Known for its impressive waterfall and close by spa area
The second largest city in Greece with a history of over 3,000 years
A rural town with some Ottoman landmarks
The modern city is a few kilometres west of the ancient town of Mieza, the seat of the ancient School of Aristotle. of Macedonia and the place where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king, short after Philip's assassination in 336 BC
A popular seaside resort
A village on Mount Olympus
A popular seaside resort
An rchaeological site along the Via Egnatia
The starting point for sightseeing of the Rhodope Mountains
The most beautiful town in Greece
A small seaside resort with a ferry port to the island of Thasos.
known for its flat sandy beaches and its immediate proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Greece.
A very nice green island with wonderful beaches
The Prespa Lakes region is a natural park of great significance due to its biodiversity and endemic species
The No.1 tourist area in northern Greece
Τhe base for climbing Mt Olympus
A rural village between the Pozar thermal baths (5 km) and the Voras ski resort (40 km).
Ancient Pella was the birthplace of Alexander the Great. The modern municipality Pella includes the large town Giannitsa.
The ancient Aigai, the first capital of Macedonia and the place where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king, short after Philip's assassination in 336 BC.
This is the most important archaeological site in northern Greece, and it is a World Heritage Site. This is particularly because of the Apostle Paul, who founded the first church here and performed the first baptism on European soil. The extensive complex is situated in beautiful countryside. Ancient plays are performed in the theatre every summer.
unique bird life and scenic landscapes
Mountain area of 2000m height with many monasteries and famous archaeological sites like Amphipolis
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