Pella
Top Attractions / Top Sights
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PELLA
Archaeological Site
Pella, a small town on the shores of the Thermaic gulf, became the capital of the Macedonian state at the end of the 5th and beginning of the 4th century. BC, replacing Aiges, and soon developed into the most important political, economic and cultural center of all of Greece. In all probability the …»
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PELLA
Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Pella is located on the southeastern foothills of the ancient city's palace hill, in the northeastern part of the archaeological site to be visited, in the immediate vicinity of the modern settlement to the east. The museum is the natural destination of the visitor to …»
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THE CITY OF EDESSA
Picturesque Places
Edessa is the capital of the prefecture of Pella. In the past it was also called Bodena. The history of the city of Edessa, one of the most important in ancient Greece, has been uninterrupted since its foundation until today. With natural wealth and built on the Rock, due to its strategic position …»
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AGIOS ATHANASIOS VILLAGE
Attractions
Traditional, preserved settlement very close to the ski resort of Vora and at an altitude of 1200m. Popular tourist destination, mainly in the winter months, by fans of skiing and winter sports in general. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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ORMA VILLAGE
Attractions
It is said to have been named after the rushing water of the many streams flowing in the vicinity. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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KAIMAKTSALAN SKI CENTER
Attractions
The Ski Center takes its name from the toponym of the mountain that hosts it. The word "Kaimaktsalan" has Turkish roots and literally means the thief of the cream, the foam. Why this name was given is not fully ascertained and there are several interpretations based on what was passed down orally …»
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WATERFALL CAVE OF EDESSA
Cave
The Waterfalls Cave in Edessa is the only "primitive" exploited cave in Greece. The area of the Waterfalls is perfectly landscaped. Right next to them, the visitor finds the entrance to the small but very interesting cave With the term "primitive" we characterize the caves that have been created …»
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POZAR THERMAL SPRINGS
Attractions
Near Aridaia, at the foot of Mount Vorras, are the famous thermal baths Loutraki (Pozar). In a beautiful and green landscape, full of trees, waterfalls, rocks and a wonderful view, the visitor can also enjoy its unique, hot thermal springs. The Pozar Thermal Baths attract many tourists every year, …»
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FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF EDESSA
Museum
It is located in the traditional Varosi district of Edessa and is housed in a palatial neoclassical building, donated by a prominent family of the city. It is an interesting and extremely careful collection of authentic exhibits that inform and help the visitor to get to know the daily way and the …»
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MONASTERY OF MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Monastery
The holy monastery of Archangel Michael, literally enthroned on a natural expanse with a high altitude and from there, from the N.E. peaks of Paikos, oversees the peaks of Jena and Pinovo on the plateau of Vorra. Its building line is simple and imposing. It is 40 km from Aridea, through a very …»