Archaeological site · Macedonia

Dion Archaeological Park

Dion Archaeological Park, Mount Olympus: 150-hectare sacred site where Philip II & Alexander the Great worshipped Zeus before conquering Asia, 334 BC. Sanctuaries, Macedonian tombs, stadium, museum—where gods met mortals.

What to do there

AdventureDion Archaeological ParkSacred Dion at the foot of Mount Olympus was where Macedonian kings made sacrifices to Zeus and held festivals. Alexander sacrificed here before his Persian campaign. The sanctuary includes remains of temples, theaters, and the Olympic festival facilities. The setting below the home of the gods is spectacular.