|
|
My Favourite Planet > English > Europe > Greece > Macedonia |
Macedonia |
History of Macedonia, Greece |
![previous page](../../../../images/buttons/direct3/left1.png) |
page 2 |
![next page](../../../../images/buttons/direct3/right1.png) |
|
|
![Statue of Alexander the Great on the seafront of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet Statue of Alexander the Great on the seafront of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet](../../../../images/europe/greece/macedonia/macedonia/thessaloniki_dj-28092012-2-003h_alexander-statue.jpg)
Statue of Alexander the Great on Thessaloniki's seafront. In the distance Mount Olympus. |
|
We are currently working on a detailed articles on the history of Greece, including Macedonia.
Meanwhile, see these related pages which contain historical information about Macedonia and Thrace:
A brief history of Kavala
A brief history of Pella (hometown of Alexander the Great)
History of Stageira and Olympiada (hometown of Aristotle)
A brief history of Thrace
History of Alexandroupoli, Thrace |
|
![Neolithic idol from Mount Pangaion, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet Neolithic idol from Mount Pangaion, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet](../../../../images/europe/greece/macedonia/macedonia/amphipolis_dj-12082008-0012e_neolithic-idol.jpg)
Neolithic idol from Mount Pangaion (Παγγαίο όρος), Macedonia.
Amphipolis Museum |
|
![Two Macedonian women in colourful local costume at My Favourite Planet Two Macedonian women in colourful local costume at My Favourite Planet](../../../../images/europe/greece/macedonia/macedonia/macedonian-women-poan-04-2480c.jpg)
An early 20th century photo of two Macedonian women wearing colourful local costume.
"Greece: Belles of the border in rich array. Astonishing opulence of gold embroidery, silver craftsmanship, and
delicate needlework enhances the splendour of their Macedonian costume, in which bold colours are blended with rare artistic skill."
Photo: L. G. Popoff
Source: J. A. Hammerton (editor), Peoples Of All Nations, Volume 4:
Georgia to Italy, page 2480. The Almagamated Press Ltd., London, circa 1920. At the Internet Archive. |
|
| |
|
![Philippi archaeological site and Mount Pangaion, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet Philippi archaeological site and Mount Pangaion, Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet](../../../../images/europe/greece/macedonia/macedonia/philippi_dj-22072010-1-0079c_hero-relief.jpg)
An inscribed grave stele with a hero horseman relief at the archaeological site of Philippi, Macedonia, Greece. In the background is Mount Pangaion. |
|
Macedonia, Greece |
Area map |
|
![to top of page](../../../../images/buttons/direct3/up3.png) |
|
![Interactive map of Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet Interactive map of Macedonia, Greece at My Favourite Planet](../../../../images/europe/greece/maps/macedonia-map-690.png)
Interactive map of Macedonia and the North Aegean Sea.
See also our interactive map of Greece. |
Articles, maps and photos: © David John, except where otherwise specified.
Some of the information and photos in this guide to Macedonia
originally appeared in 2004-2005 on davidjohnberlin.de.
All photos and articles are copyright protected.
Images and materials by other authors have been attributed where applicable.
Please do not use these photos or articles without permission.
If you are interested in using any of the photos for your website, project or publication, please get in contact.
Higher resolution versions are available on request.
My Favourite Planet makes great efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate information across this website. However, we can take no responsibility for inaccuracies or changes made by providers of services mentioned on these pages. |
|
| |
![My Favourite Planet Group page on Facebook My Favourite Planet Group page on Facebook](../../../../images/links/facebook/facebook-link-1.png) |
Visit the My Favourite Planet Group on Facebook.
Join the group, write a message or comment, post photos and videos, start a discussion... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Hotel Orestias Kastorias Thessaloniki, Greece - The heart of hospitality beats at the heart of the city Hotel Orestias Kastorias Thessaloniki, Greece - The heart of hospitality beats at the heart of the city](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/orestias-kastorias/hotel-orestias-kastorias-thessaloniki.png) |
|
![Hotel Liotopi, Olympiada, Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece Hotel Liotopi, Olympiada, Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/liotopi/hotel-liotopi-olympiada-greece.png) |
|
![Hotel Germany, Olympiada, Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece Hotel Germany, Olympiada, Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/liotopi/hotel-germany-olympiada-greece.png) |
|
![Hotel Okeanis, Kavala, Macedonia, Greece Hotel Okeanis, Kavala, Macedonia, Greece](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/oceanis-kavala/hotel-okeanis-kavala.png) |
|
George Alvanos
rooms in Kavala's historic Panagia District
Anthemiou 35, Kavala, Greece
kavalarooms.gr
|
|
![Vyzantino Greek Restaurant, Plaka, Athens, Greece Vyzantino Greek Restaurant, Plaka, Athens, Greece](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/vyzantino/vyzantino-restaurant-plaka-athens-greece.png) |
|
![NEWGEN Travel Agency, Athens, Greece NEWGEN Travel Agency, Athens, Greece](../../../../images/europe/greece/ads/newgen/newgen-travel-athens-greece.png) |
|
Olive Garden Restaurant
Kastellorizo, Greece
+30 22460 49 109
kastellorizo.de
|
|
Papoutsis Travel Agency
Kastellorizo, Greece
+30 22460 49 286
greeklodgings.gr
|
|
|