"DION" Prefecture of Pieria by MITNIC

Prefecture of Pieria Travel Guide: 135 reviews and 503 photos

M. Olympos from Dion - Prefecture of Pieria

Archaelogical Park of Dion

In the foothills of mount Olympus 5 km from the cost of Pieria, Gritsa Litohorou, lies Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonian.
The excavation of the area commenced in 1928 and is continued at present by the University of Thessaloniki. It has brought to light a fortified city, surrounded by cult areas, that was inhabited continuously from the Classical period to Early Christian times. Buildings of various periods have been discovered in a series of different levels. Private residences, public buildings, shops,and a large number of workshops are erected in building blocks defined by the streets.

The church

Dion today is a tiny village 15 Kilometres SSW of the prefecture capital Katerini. with a small number of Restaurants, café, the Museum, a little square school and a church.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Archaelogical Park

Last visit to Prefecture of Pieria: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Dec 2, 2009
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (13)

The only one! Hotels (1)

From the buck rooms excellent view to m. Olympus! Double room 30€ . more travel advice

Agia Kori Off The Beaten Path (2)

Agia Kory (saint daughter)! An other little church down the cliff by a little river. At the end of the road you will see... more travel advice

Old Vrondou. Off The Beaten Path (2)

4-5 km. N. following the road to Katerini you will turn to the left, bypass the village Vrondou and continue for Agia... more travel advice

The Museum Things to Do (10)

Dion Museum was inaugurated in 1938 and houses finds mainly from Dion, but also from mount Olympos and the wider area of... more travel advice

Travelogues (5)

1 - 4 of 5

Comments (5)

Reply
- Report abuse
Yiannis2000 Oct 13, 2007 at 10:53 AM

You have presented the best of my district! and Agia Kori is really the hidden spot of the area, thanks for mentioning it... Bravo Nikola!!!
Reply
- Report abuse
Irine_29 Dec 10, 2003 at 1:06 AM

never been that north :D very good historical tips, and some wonderful winter photos!
Reply
- Report abuse
Aggeliki Dec 4, 2003 at 1:39 PM

nice historical place and nice landscape photos!!
Reply
- Report abuse
mardaska Dec 3, 2003 at 4:07 AM

I have never been to Dion...I think I should!!
Reply
- Report abuse
ncfg Dec 3, 2003 at 1:09 AM

Womm, so many historical places to visit there, thanks for showing.