Экскурсии: Вергина/Пелла

Greece - One of the most ancient countries of the world with the richest history and culture. Greece are myths and legends, philosophers and commanders, scientists and poets. Greece stores in itself certificates of those times when hellenes worshipped to pagan gods when won Alexander the Great when conducted dialogues Sokrat is lovely, wrote comedies Aristofan. Majestic temples and statues, palaces and fortresses of the certificate, worthy that though time in a life them to see.

Vergina / Pella

Vergina - the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom. Here in the ancient city, during the archaeological excavations of 1977. were found the famous royal tombs, the largest of which belonged to King Philip II - father of Alexander the Great, the second - the young prince, and the third - one of the seven wives of the king. The values found during the excavations, these findings give the world meaning. In the tomb of Philip II have been found: threnody of pure gold urn with the remains of the king, the golden imperial crown and tiara, vessels, utensils, different types of weapons, a ceremonial sword and a shield of Philip II, gold casket with the remains of his wife's king with a golden diadem, one of the most beautiful ancient Greek jewelry. In the tomb was discovered, and something quite unique - a picturesque image of hunting scenes, printed on the Ionian frieze - a masterpiece, such as those that appear only in the era of the Italian Renaissance. This painting and the scene of abduction of Persephone Pluto, found there the same, the only original piece of art in the world of the great painters of antiquity, to the survivors of our times. Extensive excavations have allowed to detect the Acropolis, the palace complex and the theater, where 336g. BC was killed by Philip II. In this theater, according to ancient custom, was proclaimed king by his son - Alexander the Great.

Pella - capital of the Macedonian kingdom in 413 - 339g. BC, the birthplace of Alexander the Great. This was an important political, economic and administrative center of IV century BC Excavations here have found the sanctuary of Aphrodite, Demeter and Cybele, the area of the market, houses, a cemetery, the palace, decorated with the work Zevksa - great artist of that era. In one of the discovered during excavations of houses, preserved mosaic floors of excellent quality, which represent the best found so far specimens of this species.