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  Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
The site of Vergina became famous in 1977, when the tomb of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip of Macedon, was discovered there.
Vergina is situated near Veroia, some 75 kilometers east of Thessaloniki.
The roads in the vicinity of Vergina are scattered with tumuli, and there are probably lots of undiscovered treasures there.
www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/vergina.html   (782 words)

  
 Greece - Archeological Site of Vergina
The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece.
Vergina, formerly known as Aigaes, was founded by King Perdikas in the 7th Century BC, and was the first capital of Macedonia.
Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John "the Theologian" and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos
worldheritage.heindorffhus.dk /frame-GreeceVergina.htm   (320 words)

  
 YouTube - VERGINA
The modern town of Vergina was founded in 1922 near the two small agricultural villages of Koutles (Greek: Κούτλες ; Turkish Kütles) and Barbes (Mπάρμπες) previously owned by the Turkish bey of Palatitsi and inhabited by 25 Greek families in his employ as serfs.
Vergina is situated close to the site of ancient Aigai (or Aegae), once the royal capital of ancient Macedon, ruled by the Argead dynasty from about 650 BC onwards.
Archaeologists were interested in the hills around Vergina as early as the 1850s, knowing that the site of Aigai was in the vicinity and suspecting that the hills were burial mounds.
youtube.com /?v=1kQWpdLNL5U   (857 words)

  
  Vergina on 5th Avenue, Naples, Florida Restaurant
Vergina is the premier Fifth Avenue restaurant offering sophisticated Italian cuisine.
Vergina’s chefs prepare world-class, Italian inspired cuisine sure to please traditionalists, as well as those looking for that unique selection.
Vergina’s boasts Naples largest, friendliest and most elegant bar featuring live entertainment nightly.
www.verginarestaurant.com /restaurants.php?rid=1   (173 words)

  
 Archaeological Sites in Macedonia, Greece
All of these artifacts are in the archaeological museum in Thessaloniki which should be seen before visiting Vergina in order to get a more clear impression of what you are looking at.
The tomb itself is still being excavated and is not open to the general public as of this writing.
The Capital of Macedonia moved from Vergina to Pella in the 5th Century BC and was in effect the capital of Greece.
www.greecetravel.com /macedonia/ancientsites.html   (589 words)

  
 Vergina at The Esplanade, Marco Island Florida Restaurants, Dining, Italian Restaurants, Lunch Dining
Vergina chefs prepare world class Italian cuisine such as antipasto, calamari, and bruschetta to start, and a variety of pastas, chicken, veal, beef and seafood with many time honored favorite sauces.
Vergina has an elegant bar for customers who would like to enjoy cocktails, desserts, and coffee in its desired atmosphere.
The diverse background of the staff at Vergina contributes to the international flair.
www.explorenaples.com /brochure.phtml?memberno=1500   (435 words)

  
 Museums of Macedonia, Greece — Royal Tombs
Vergina, a village in Imathia, is 12 km from Veroia, 75 km from Thessaloniki, and 515 km from Athens.
It has enjoyed worldwide renown in the past few decades, owing to the discovery there of the ancient city of Aigai, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings, and its cemetery.
Tomb III, probably belonged to Alexander IV The Funerary Pyre of Philip II The Coach of Philip II Ornamented with Ivory
www.macedonian-heritage.gr /Museums/Archaeological_and_Byzantine/Arx_Bas_Tafoi_Berginas.html   (820 words)

  
 Vergina travel guide
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www.world66.com /europe/greece/vergina   (74 words)

  
 Best Western Hotel Vergina (Thessaloniki, Macedonia Region) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
On enquiring 'remodelled' simply meant that the electricity was controlled by the room key in the wall.
We stayed at hotel Vergina for one night in April.
I arrived in Thessaloniki by train and luckily, this hotel is not that far from the station and I walked to it dragging my bags as there were no taxis around.The first thing I did the next day was to check out and move.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g189473-d227367-Reviews-Best_Western_Hotel_Vergina-Thessaloniki_Macedonia_Region.html   (683 words)

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