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  Vergina Sun/ Star
Golden Larnax containing the Vergina Sun unearthed by Professor Manolis Andronikos in 1977 in the tombs of the kings of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.
The star, identical with the one decorating the larnax discovered in the tomb of Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, at Vergina in Northern Greece, has been found as one of the elements of decoration on at least four temples of the classical era, including two on the Acropolis of Athens.
Indeed the 16 star or 8 star is a symbol common amongst the ancient ancient Greeks, although of all the Greek tribes its mostly associated with the Macedonians today.
www.macedoniaontheweb.com /wiki/index.php?title=Vergina_Sun/_Star   (440 words)

  
 Vergina Sun - Phantis
The Vergina Sun or Star of Vergina is a symbol of a stylised star with sixteen rays.
It was found in archaeological excavations in Vergina, in Macedonia, northern Greece, where it was discovered on a golden larnax found by Professor Manolis Andronikos in 1977 in the tombs of the kings of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.
The symbol is now widely used within Greece; the Vergina Sun on a blue background is commonly used as a state emblem of the three peripheries, the prefectures and the municipalities of the region of Macedonia.
wiki.phantis.com /index.php/Vergina_Star   (833 words)

  
 Hotel Vergina Star Nikiana Lefkadas
The hotel Vergina Star is found in the most beautiful island of the Ionian Sea, in Lefkada and specifically in Nikiana.
The manager of the Hotel Vergina Star have taken particular care the functionalism and the decoration of the Hotel, providing services of high quality.
It is the fourth in size island of Eptanisa with extent 302km2.
www.verginastar.gr /en/index.htm   (159 words)

  
 The Macedonian star
That star, which, of course, is more impressive, since it is large and made of gold, has 16 rays.
According to M.Andronikos it is the same symbol, with the 8 rays, but, it has 8 additional smaller rays (reflections), in order to emphasize the brightness of the star, since the 8 smaller rays do not touch the central circle of the symbol as the other 8 do.
The abnormal use of the star of Vergina
www.cc.ece.ntua.gr /~conster/English/PageData/golden_star.htm   (285 words)

  
 Thessaloniki : thessaloniki greece, hotel thessaloniki, thessaloniki hotel
The dearest of Thessaloniki’s hotels, both to the heart and the pocketbook, ideally located in the heart of the city and by the sea, revives hospitality in a grand fashion.
A comfortable modern four star hotel recently completely renovated, located in the commercial&business district of the city close to the train station.
The Best Western Hotel Vergina is conveniently situated at the center of Thessaloniki the northern capital of Greece, within walking distance from the central railway station, the bus terminals and the harbor as well as the commercial section of the city.
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 Vergina Sun
The Vergina Sun, also called the Star of Vergina is a Macedonian star with sixteen rays and is an ancient Macedonian symbol found on ancient Macedonian artifacts.
The Vergina Sun was found during archaeological excavations in Vergina, northern Greece.
[[Image:Vergina.jpgthumbGolden Larnax containing the Vergina Sun unearthed by Professor Manolis Andronikos in 1977 in the tombs of the kings of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.
www.macedoniaontheweb.com /wiki/index.php?title=Vergina_Sun&diff=next&oldid=1836   (427 words)

  
 Hotels in Thessaloniki - Greece Hotels - A Greece Hotel
The hotel operates since March 2003, it is situated in a very...
Vergina Hotel enters the new century well equipped with all tangible means...
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 Thessaloniki Hotels
Hotel Best Western Vergina bids welcome to everyone visiting the region.
In Hotel Best Western Vergina you can find a place, which is a home away from home with the same tranquility, comfort and security of your home.
Stop at Queen Olga Hotel to discover the wonders of the region during your stay.
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 80 hotels in Thessaloniki, Greece. Thessaloniki hotel comparison engine.
We offer 130 rooms and 8 suites, most of which ensure a beautiful view of the seascape.
The Best Western Hotel Vergina guarantees an inviting, comfortable environment.
The centrally located property offers reliable connections to the airport and all other points of interest in the city.
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 Hotels Chalkidiki, Hotels Thessaloniki, hotels Pieria, Kavala, Olymp, Kastoria, rooms to rent, Edessa, Olympus Riviera ...
Only 100 meters from the harbour and nearby the heart of the city's trade center, it is ideal for your stay.
A Luxurious And Lavishly Decorated Five Star Hotel Situated In A Prime Location On The Water Front With Easy Access To The Opera House International Exhibition Centre Archaeological Museum And The Fashionable Shopping Area Of Tsimiski.
Year Built 1980 Year Remodeled 1999The Best Western Hotel Vergina Is Conveniently SituatedAt The Center Of Thessaloniki The Northern Capital OfGreece, Within Walking Distance From The Central RailwayStation, The Bus Terminals And The Harbor As Well A...
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 2 Star Hotels in Vergina - Find Reviews & Contact Details
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 Macedonian Star, Macedonian Sun, Sun of Vergina, Star of Vergina - Ancient Greek Art, Greek Sculpture, Macedonian Art, ...
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List of Macedonian Star (Sun of Vergina) items at Ancient Sculpture Gallery
Gothic large plaque with the Macedonian Sun (
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