Vergina is a small town in northern Greece, in the region of Central Macedonia. The town was established in 1922 in the aftermath of the population exchanges after the Treaty of Lausanne. Vergina is best known as the site of ancient Aigai, the first capital of the Macedon people. It was there when in 336 BC Philip II was assassinated  and Alexander the Great was proclaimed king. The ancient site was discovered in 1976 and excavated under the leadership of archaeologist Manolis Andronikos.

Pella is an ancient city located in Central Macedonia, Greece, best known as the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon and birthplace of Alexander the Great. On the site of the ancient city is the Archaeological Museum of Pella.

A popular tourist destination that combines urban lifestyle and rural beauty, Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece, and the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia. With over 1 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, the city might sound hectic, but this couldn't be further from the truth. A more calm and relaxed rhythm of life flows through the streets of the Greek "co-capital", which gives it a unique flavor. The city is renowned for its festivals, events and vibrant cultural life in general, and is considered to be Greece's cultural capital.