Tower
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
The waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Thessaloniki.
Museum · Greece · Central Macedonia
Vergina (Aigai) Royal Tombs
An underground museum around the royal tombs of ancient Macedonia, with gold treasures.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Vergina (Aigai) Royal Tombs matters
At Vergina you step down into a dark tumulus and find royal tombs from ancient Macedonia, with gold items that look as fresh as when they were buried. The tombs are linked to the kings of Macedon, and the setting is quiet and dramatic. It is a bit of a drive from Thessaloniki, but worth it for history lovers.
Talking points
- The tombs are linked to the Macedonian royal family.
- Gold treasures are displayed in a darkened chamber.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Good to know: Allow time for the journey; it is roughly an hour and a half by road from Thessaloniki.
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