Archaeological Site of Dion — Attraction in Dion - Olympos Municipality

I'm not a history buff, nor an archeology fan, so I had my doubts about this site and was close to skip it. Well, I came at 10 AM and left 4 hours later. This place is awesome! It's an abondened archeology site (so sad to see it halted like that when it's clear there are so many more secrets lying underneath waiting to be discovered) which offers you the chance of actually walking among most of the diggings and remains. It is also an ecological park, with wood, swaps and water. The park is split into 2 parts: the shrines/sanctuary one, which is where the entrance is, and the city part, across the road from the inside. The former is a nature beauty, relaxing for the mind but with very little interesting archeology to see. The latter (the city part) is the more interesting part and also the less shadowed. During the summer make sure you don't get to that part during the noon heat or too tired from walking around the other side of the park, since this part is well worth your time and effort. It takes some strolling around to get to some hidden gems, but all in all- you can't miss it and can't get lost. Yes, some signs are missing, some diggings are so neglacted you can't see what's underneath. But most of the signs exist and are very comprehensive (in Greek and English). The wild life you get to see is surprising. Bring a hat and a mosquito repellent! And once you're done, drive (2-3 minutes) or walk, to the Dion's archeological museum to see what was found in those ditches... A must visit, really. Especially for solo travelers, couples, groups, or families with very young children who don't yet get bored easily (unless you have a history buff kid, then it's a must). I enjoyed every minute of it and also learned a lot about the Roman and...

Ticket is 8€ per person to enter 3 places: the archaeological park, the museum and the archaeotheke! We spent around 5 hours to see all of them, including the video in the archaeotheke (do not miss it!). We would have stayed more, especially in the park, but we went without hats, which was a big mistake. Be prepared: wear sunscreen and a hat, because there are excellent paths that lead under the sun. Palm trees are huge and beautiful, also wallnut trees and all kinds of berry trees but there are places that do not protect you from the sun. Prepare to be amazed! There are 3 main temples: of Isis, Demeter and Deus. 2 theatres, a Roman and a Hellenic one and a third one which is modern, hosting concerts and theatrical plays. You are not allowed to carry dri is or food inside the park. Take photos and videos though :) Also you will find water springs that have been there forever. There is a spring that we drunk water towards Thermes. Thermes is the place where the ancient baths were located. The ancient technology was awesome! Close by Thermes you'll see the mosaics that make your heart beat joyfully. The magnificent mosaic from Dionysus Mansion is inside the archaeotheke! This one amongst other pieces of art, like statuses, travelled to Onnasis center in the New York exhibition of 2016. Overall, it is a sacred place that carries magic to the eyes and heart of today's visitor, even if he is...

Popped here along with a tour we had organised. Bought tickets at the door, there was no issues there and I don't think it'll get too busy to enjoy. We had three young kids in our group (below 6 years old) and wouldn't recommend this place for young kids too much as old stones in the ground just aren't interesting for them. Plus it was a decent amount of walking. They didn't mind some of the bridges and hidden little alcoves in the forest though. And the incentive of an ice-cream in the shop for them around the last leg of the park. It was a decent walk through the park, and in an hour and a half allotted time, we didn't manage to see everything. But we were slowed down a little with the aforementioned children. I loved it and thought it is a great place. The oldest site I've seen! And has some great history and is just a beautiful spot with some amazing water springs thrown in the middle. The mosaics bl w me away and have been cared...