Showing posts with label Macedonia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Macedonia. Show all posts

Monday, June 1, 2015

Vergina


Vergina is a small town and the site in Northern Greece where in 1977 the burial grounds of the kings of Ancient Macedon including that of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great were found.  

Facade of Philip II tomb. 

The golden larnax and crown of Philip II.
The flag of Ancient Macedonians and that of modern Greek Macedonia.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Western Macedonia

When we left Meteora we drove to the North-western region of Greece where Western Macedonia is located.  We saw many picturesque villages and pristine landscapes.
Western Macedonia is a mountainous sparsely populated region of Greece.
Kastoria is a beautiful town known for its fur, art and crafts industries.