Archaeological site · Macedonia

Vergina Palace Ruins

UNESCO-listed first capital of Macedonia (Aigai) with the largest palace of classical Greece where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king, reopened 2024.

What to do there

AdventureVergina Palace RuinsAbove the tombs, the ruins of the Macedonian palace at Aigai show where Philip II was assassinated and Alexander began his reign. The symposium halls (andrōnes) with their elaborate floor mosaics hosted the royal drinking parties that shocked Greek visitors with their excess. The scale exceeds typical Greek palaces.

Wineries nearby

Winery · Vergina Vergina Royal Tombs Museum housing golden burial goods of Philip II and Alexander IV, including the iconic "Sun of Vergina" symbol, rivaling Tutankhamun's riches.