Archaeological Site of Dion

The archaeological site of Dion, located 13 kilometers from Katerini and 90 kilometers from Thessaloniki, is an enchanting journey through time. It takes you back to the era when Dion was the sacred city of the ancient Macedonians and later, during its Roman period, when it reached its peak. A multitude of findings and successive images from the illustrious past of the ancient city await visitors on a walk of approximately 4.5 kilometers amidst beautiful landscapes alternating with vegetation, aquatic elements, and the memories uncovered by archaeological research.

The most beautiful Archaeological Park in Greece offers you the opportunity to walk on the paved central road, measuring 670 meters, following in the footsteps of the ancient inhabitants of Dion from millennia ago. You can explore the fortification of the city, see the houses and public buildings, the baths and thermal baths, and visit the Hellenistic and Roman theaters, and the stadium. Learn about the religious practices of the ancients through the discovered sanctuaries, such as those dedicated to Olympian Zeus, Demeter, Asclepius, Zeus Hypsistos, and Isis. Admire the magnificent Villa of Dionysus and the famous mosaic. Finally, conclude your stroll with a visit to the well-maintained and rich Archaeological Museum located near the Park.

A distinctive feature of the site is the placement of statues in the natural environment, giving the impression that they emerge from the lush vegetation or the water, such as the ancient river Vafyras, which was once navigable and connected Dion to the sea.