Macedonia (Greece) with Thessaloniki, Pella, Edessa, Veroia, Vergina, Kastoria, Amphipolis, Philippi, Kavala, Chalkidki and Mount Athos (chapter from Blue Guide Greece the Mainland)

Discerning, user-friendly guide to the sights and monuments of Macedonia in northern Greece, including the lively city of Thessaloniki, the sites associated with Alexander the Great, and the scene of the Battle of Philippi, where Mark Antony defeated Brutus. Includes full background information on Greek history and art, and practical tips on eating and accommodation.