It is probably the most famous archeological area of Macedonia in the world. In Midas gardens, as Herodotus mentions, mythical Macedonians created their capital city Aeges. The first amazing palaces of Macedonian kings were built here as well as the foundations of the Macedonian state. Aeges dominated as Macedonian capital city until the 5th century B.C. when king Archelaos transferred the capital to the coastal (at that period) city of Pella. It is located 12 km SE of Veria.

Sightseeing

•  The most remarkable and breathtaking archeological site in Macedonia where the royal tombs of Megali Touba (Great Tumulus) stand. Inside an earthen hill lies Filippos tomb (and other royal tombs) which were discovered by archeologist Manolis Andronikos. The tombs and the interior of the tumulus have been turned into an amazing museum where impressive findings are exhibited (jewels, chaplets, dedications, etc) found in the not robbed royal tombs.
•  The citadel with the five towers and the big parts of the fortified yard.
•  Aeges palace built in the second half of 4th century B.C. on a beautiful flat area fortified by the tall mountain.
•  The ancient Aeges theater, which is one of the oldest stone theaters in Greece, constructed approximately in 349 B.C.
  The ancient market of Aeges which was the center of the ancient city.
•  Efklia sanctum.
•  Kibeli sanctum where the mother of gods was worshiped.
•  Timios Prodromos monastery built in the 14th century on the lush green foot of Pieria mountain chain, with view of Aliakmonas river valley.

Useful Phone Numbers

•  Museum of Royal Tombs – Archeological site: 23310-92.347
•  Tourism Police (Vergina station): 23310-92.061