Archaio Dion
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Dion was a settlement of Pieria located on the border between Macedonia and Thessaly. It was held, traditionally, as the place of Orpheus' death and burial. In the Roman Imperial period, it became a Roman colonia. The adjacent modern village, now known as Dion, is sometimes also referenced by its earlier modern name Malathria.
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FAQ
Where is Archaio Dion?
Archaio Dion is located in Δίον, Π.Ε. Πιερίας, Greece. Coordinates: 40.17650, 22.49124.
What kind of place is Archaio Dion?
Dion was a settlement of Pieria located on the border between Macedonia and Thessaly. It was held, traditionally, as the place of Orpheus' death and burial. In the Roman Imperial period, it became a Roman colonia. The adjacent modern villag
How do I get to Archaio Dion?
You can navigate to Archaio Dion via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 40.17650, 22.49124.
What was Archaio Dion called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Δῖον”, attested in 60 ancient texts.
On these guides
- 🏛️ Hellenistic Civilization — From Alexander the Great
- 🏔️ Mount Olympus & Ancient Dion — At the Foot of the Gods
Nearby
- 🏛️ Archaeological Park of Dion 0.1 km
- 🎭 Temple of Asclepius, Dion 0.3 km
- 🎭 theatre (Dion) 0.5 km
- 🎭 Sanctuary of Isis 0.4 km
- ⛪ Agios Dimitrios Diou 0.5 km
- ⛪ Agiou Spyridonos Temple 0.7 km