Ancient Pella
Πέλλα
The birthplace of Alexander the Great and capital of the Macedonian kingdom. Its pebble mosaic 'Lion Hunt' is world-famous.
Pella replaced Aegae as the capital of the Macedonian kingdom in the 4th century BC, and Alexander the Great was born here. The site features a grid of streets, squares and aristocratic houses. Most famous are the floor mosaics made from natural pebbles, such as the Lion Hunt and the Deer Hunt. The finest pieces are displayed in the archaeological museum next door. Pella is about 40 km from Thessaloniki and is often combined with a visit to Vergina in a day trip. Admission is about €6 to €8.
Opening hours
About 8:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Aigai – Royal Tombs of Vergina
- Ladadika
- Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
- Aristotelous Square
- Modiano Market
- Kapani (Vlali) Market
- Church of Panagia Chalkeon
- Bey Hamam