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5 Things to do in Dion That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Dion, Greece including Dion Archaeological Park, Archaeological Museum of Dion, Adventure in Greece, Kokkinos Vrachos Waterfall, Mandragoras.
1. Dion Archaeological Park
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4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By 716melvink - Derby, United Kingdom
We spent more than two hours in Dion and loved it. The City area shows the sheer scale of the town and the large Cardo was reminiscent of streets in Pompeii. The only disappointment was the theatre with its ramshackle wooden seating. It was mind blowing to stand in the field where Alexander the Great pitched his massive tent and share the same view of Olympus that he had. An absolute must see.
2. Archaeological Museum of Dion
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By DirkW107 - Alexandra Headland, Australia
Your entree ticket covers the museum, the archaeotheke and the archaeological park, so there's value for money for you ! Dion was the sacred city of the Macedonians, at the foot of Mountain Olympos, so the museum houses a lot of significant collections, covering both the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The excavations are fairly recent, only starting in the 1930-ies and the museum was build to house the best pieces unearthed from the necropolis and the sanctuaries and baths of the ancient city. There are some wonderful statues, especially the Dionysos, Isis and Aphrodite and the Asklepios Daughters ; also some really elegant bronze statues and votive & grave monuments (standing stone stelae). Of particular interest, of course, is the water organ or hydraulic organ - an amazing instrument, especially if you keep in mind it was used in the 1st-century BC. The Archaiothiki is a building adjacent to the museum ; it was build 10 years ago, specifically to exhibit the Dionysus mosaic ("the epiphany of the triumphant Dionysus"). It has a gallery upstairs all around the mosaic, so it can be viewed from all sides. Absolutely not to be missed !
3. Adventure in Greece
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Meet with us the Greek nature and its unique mountains through sports, with programs of activities all over Greece and all levels. Extreme sports is not just an outdoor activity. It’s sport, joy, hobby, adventure, energy, game, vacation, it’s a way to live … For beginners as well as for advanced and those looking for unique relaxation or adrenaline experiences.
