Graves of King Filippos the 2nd, father of Great Aleksander and others from royal family of Macedonians. Necropolis is the place next to Macedonian kingdom which shows its Greek origins. The grave of Fillipos 2nd found untouched with all his belongings that putted in the...More

A visit to the museum of the royal Tombs of Aigai in Vergina is a must if staying in Thessaloniki. It is arguably one of the most significant small museums in the world. My wife and I are independent travelers and consistently use public transportation...More

To visit the actual tomb of Phillip II is extraordinary in itself, but this museum must surely score highly on its absolute uniqueness. It is truly one of the most fascinating and innovative museums I've ever been in!. From the outside, it looks like nothing...More

A large area under a roof holds the excavated tombs and objects from around the period of 300BC. A good video in a small theatre just inside the main door explains what you are looking at. Lots of cafes and restaurants between the parking and...More

Another evidence for the Great Makedonian Civilisation in greek soil! Modern museum with spectacular ancient atmosphere... just wait when they finish the outside archaeological site.

I'm normally a reluctant visitor to the sites and sights of the ancient world, but this is breathtaking. The workmanship of the 2,300 year old artefacts is quite extraordinary. Gold and ivory, and much more. A great visit.

I am not much of a museum person, however this one was quite impressive. It is not large but the artifacts are stunning. If you are in the area, it is well worth a look.