City: Central Macedonia
Top Things to do in Central Macedonia
Top Hotels in Central Macedonia
What to do and see in Central Macedonia, Greece: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Central Macedonia (Greek: Κεντρική Μακεδονία, Kentrikí Makedonía) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece, consisting of the central part of the geographical and historical region of Macedonia. With a population of almost 1.9 million, it is the second most populous in Greece after Attica.
Restaurants in Central Macedonia
1. Cave of Alistrati
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 367 reviews
The Cave of Alistrati near the town of Serres is considered one of the largest and most beautiful caves not only of Greece but of Europe. The total length of its passages is approximately 3 km, of which 1 km is accessible by the disabled. According to Greek mythology, the Sphinx made her appearance at the position "Petroto" of the Gorge of Aggites that traverses the Alistratis area. Myth also mentions Pluto,the god of the Underworld; when he kidnapped Persephone, the daughter of goddess Demeter, he brought her to this natural ravine where a Gate to the Underworld existed. The area that mythology mentions is situated near the touristic site of the Cave of Alistrati; this area also features a few other caves. At a distance of 250m from the south side of the cave's entrance, one finds the railway tracks connecting Serres to the town of Drama.
Reviewed By sashkow - Sofia, Bulgaria
Every day at the endless number of beach sites could be brainwashing. This cave is nice opportunity to get out of the monotony daily life of a tourist. It is beautiful and magical route to the inner earth even for kids.
2. Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,172 reviews
Reviewed By Alex280546 - Melbourne, Australia
I had done a lot of research before going to Greece, but I never realised this is such an amazing place. I suppose it is not well known because firstly it is in a remote location, and the guide books I consulted did not give elaborate descriptions. We were on a long drive from Meteora to Thessaloniki (a conducted tour by bus) and there were groans and moans when the bus stopped at Vergina. Everyone was tired and a bit irritated. But, all that totally vanished when we saw this magnificent museum. To a man (and woman!) we were tremendously impressed. This is called "Royal" for a simple reason: it holds the tomb of Phillip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and another tomb which is reputed to be that of Alexander's son. There is some doubt about whether the latter is really the place where Alexander's son is buried, our guide gave us both sides of the story. But, the piece de resistance is Phillip's tomb, and the various artefacts relating to it in the museum. Several very large and very beautiful gold objects. Phillip was buried with all these things, along with his most recent wife. She agreed (or was forced!) to die and join him in the after-life. Fortunately grave looters did not get to this grave, (and the one purporting to be Alexander's son's) before they were properly excavated. A truly amazing museum, and really worth seeing. One of the highlights of my three week trip to Greece! (by the way, photos were allowed everywhere, except in the actual tombs).
3. Mountain Trail Litochoro - Prionia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Pitsavas-George - Thessaloniki, Greece
I would like to write in English because it is an amazing path. Starting from Myloys location in Litoxoro... you go to a path with very nice forest. The path is going close to the Enipeas river and the cold water and the rumor creating at some point an interesting situation. You are passing to the old monastery of Dionisios and the Cave to Dionisios . Finally, you arrive at Prionia location rand you can enjoy a nice soup
4. Orlias Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisUsa2006 - Dallas, United States
So beautyful, so relaxing. Once in the area do not miss out. That is real unspoiled nature. Can sit there for hours enjoying nature.
5. Toumba Stadium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By giorgoskb2 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Amazing atmosphere,amazing experience !!! Must do thing when visiting Thessaloniki P.A.O.K.1926 -G4-
6. Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
The Musesum of the Macedonian Struggle is a historical museum that presents the local history and cultural identity of Macedonia, keeping alive the memory of the struggles of Hellenism and highlighting the role of ordinary people who left indelible traces in a diverse cultural heritage. With the tours one discovers a lesser known but ideologically charged chapter of the Greek and Balkan history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Museum is open to the public Monday-Friday 9:00-14:00 and Saturday 10:00-14:00.
7. Osios David (The Latomou Monastery)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
The Church of Osios David is a late 5th-century Byzantine church in the upper town, sitting in a shaded courtyard with an expansive view over the lower town and harbor. According to tradition, the church was founded by Theodora (the daughter of the emperor Maximianus who ruled 286 - 305). She supposedly used a Roman bathhouse as a Christian shrine and concealed its mosaic to dispel her mother's suspicions of her conversion to Christianity. A church was founded in the late 5th century probably dedicated to the prophet Zacharias, replacing the bathhouse (and reusing its stones). The church became the katholikon (public chapel) of the Latomos Monastery. The modest church was built in a cross plan (without a dome), with a porch on the front. The interior walls are covered with richly-colored 12th-century frescoes. I was most impressed by the 5th-century mosaic of the Theophany over the apse: Christ holds a Greek scroll, “Behold our God, in whom we hope and we rejoice in our salvation, that he may grand rest to this home”, and is surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists (an angel, eagle, lion, and bull, symbolizing Matthew, John, Mark and Luke). The four rivers of Paradise (the Phison, Geon, Tigris and Euphrates) flow beneath Christ's feet, their waters feeding the river Chobar (or Jordan). After the Ottoman conquest, the building was converted into a mosque (probably in the 16th century), the art was covered with plaster, and a minaret was added at the south-west corner bay (the base remains). Osios David was reconsecrated (and given its present name) as a Greek Orthodox church in 1921 after the Greek liberation of Thessaloniki. The frescoes and mosaics were restored, and the church was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. The church is open every day except Monday from 10am -5pm; it closes at 2pm on Sunday. When I visited there was no entry fee, but I left a donation with the lady who was the caretaker.
8. Vlatadon Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By aisha0022 - Budapest, Hungary
It was a great suprise for us, walking back to the port from the castle, we got to Vlatadon Monastery. It is a beautiful building, the church was amazing, the view was breathtaking.
9. Dion Archaeological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By 716melvink - Derby, United Kingdom
We spent more than two hours in Dion and loved it. The City area shows the sheer scale of the town and the large Cardo was reminiscent of streets in Pompeii. The only disappointment was the theatre with its ramshackle wooden seating. It was mind blowing to stand in the field where Alexander the Great pitched his massive tent and share the same view of Olympus that he had. An absolute must see.
10. NTNG - Theatro Dassous (Forest Theatre)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Theatro Dassous belongs to the National Theatre of Northern Greece, one of the biggest theatre organizations in Europe. Its activity extends to cultural sectors such as education, literature and the arts through the organization of exhibitions, conferences, festivals, theatre-educational programmes and so forth. NTNGʼs annual artistic programme combines in-house productions (including Dance Theatre), co-productions with other theatres, tributes and exchanges with important theatre organizations, as well as guest performances from Greece and abroad.
TAGS
