Vergina

Vergina is a small town in Greece, which was named after the legendary Queen Vergina who was a symbol of freedom due to the resistance she put up during the conquest of the city by the Turks. It is believed to be located in the geographical location of ancient Aigai, the royal capital of ancient Macedonia. At this location in 1977, the archaeologist Manolis Andronikos discovered the burial place of the Macedonian Kings, including King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, a prominent figure who sealed the global history indelibly.

In Vergina, you can visit the Archaeological Site in order to admire the exquisite architectural monuments which cause awe, including the Palace of Aigai, the Tomb of Philip II and the Tomb of Persephone.

In the Great Tumulus of Vergina, you can also find the Museum where unique and invaluable findings are exhibited, such as the Gold Myrtle Wreath and the Golden Larnax with the cremated bones of Philip II, which bears the characteristic 16-pointed star -also known as the Sun of Vergina-, symbol of the Macedonian dynasty.

The Archaeological Site of Vergina has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1996.