Archaeological Site of Dion

The Archaeological Park of Dion blends the mythical wonders of ancient Greek civilization with the enchanting flora of Olympus. A visit to the ancient “City of Zeus,” allows the visitor to witness how ancient Greeks lived, prospered and worshipped their gods. Indeed, Dion was once the sacred site of the Kingdom of Macedonia. This ancient city was inhabited during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Many Greek gods were worshiped in Dion, with the most notable one being Zeus, the king of all ancient Greek gods. Many other sanctuaries can be found on this sacred land, including those of Demeter and Isis. In addition to sanctuaries, this archaeological site of Mount Olympus features Macedonian tombs, theaters, stadiums, ancient statues, an ancient city and many more artifacts that have been discovered by archaeologists throughout the years.

This open-air museum is located at the foothill of Mount Olympus and approximately 15 km from Katerini. The archaeological park spans across 150 hectares, 50 of which belong to the surrounding urban area, 50 to the sanctuaries and the other 50 have yet to be explored. In addition to the archaeological park, the site of Dion also consists of a museum that houses artifacts of great importance that have been unearthed over the years.