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polisVergina, Central Macedonia
Aigai
World Heritage Sitearchaeological site in GreeceBuilt 749 BC
Typepolis
Built749 BC
Best monthsApr–May · Octweather in Vergina
40.48° N, 22.32° EUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
Standing for2,775 years
built 749 BCtoday 2026
When to goVergina · weather score
Best timeApr–May · Oct
October: high / low22° / 10°
iAbout
Aigai in brief
Aigai is a polis in Vergina, Central Macedonia, Greece. Ancient Macedonian capital.
It holds the designations World Heritage Site and archaeological site in Greece.
The polis dates from 749 bc.
For a visit, the weather in Vergina is best in April, May and October; in October afternoons average 22°.
Facts
- Type
- polis
- Designation
- World Heritage Site
- archaeological site in Greece
- Built
- 749 BC
- Nearest town
- Vergina
- Region
- Central Macedonia
- Coordinates
- 40.47797, 22.32276
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Vergina
Month score for sightseeing
Best Apr–May · Oct35
Jan
44
Feb
63
Mar
80
Apr
74
May
56
Jun
52
Jul
55
Aug
71
Sep
84
Oct
64
Nov
32
Dec
ivNearby
All monuments in GreeceMore heritage close by
Around here
Vergina and around
Nature
Mountains
Heritage
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Old Metropolis, Veria
archaeological site in Greece · 1001
Museums
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Museum of the Royal Tombs in Aigai
Archaeological museum
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Polycentric Museum of Aigai
Archaeological museum · 2022
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