Macedonia is one of the 13 regions that make up the country of Greece. The Greek region of Macedonia has a population of just over 2.8 million people, which makes it the second largest region in the country. The Greek region of Macedonia was officially formed in 1913 after the end of the Balkan Wars. The ancient history, beautiful weather and wonderful attractions make Macedonia a great place to visit any time of the year.
Macedonia will see beautiful weather throughout the entire year. The summer can get rather warm, but the winter is extremely mild. The hottest months in Macedonia are June, July and August. During these three months the average high temperatures will be between 29 and 31°C. The coldest months in Macedonia are December, January and February. The average daily high temperatures during these three months will be between 9 and 11°C. While the low temperatures will occasionally drop below freezing, this is not a regular occurrence in Macedonia.
The largest city and capital of the Greek region of Macedonia is Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki is where you will find a majority of the attractions in the region. Thessaloniki currently has 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites within the city, which is more than any other city in Greece.
The Hagia Sophia is the first attraction that everyone visiting Macedonia should visit. The Hagia Sophia is a church located in the city of Thessaloniki that was constructed in the early 8th century. The Hagia Sophia was established as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988, and is one of the oldest churches in Greece.
The Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda are two more attractions that everyone must see during their visit to Macedonia. The Arch of Galerius was built over 1700 years ago and still remains intact today. The Rotunda is an ancient church and is located directly next to the Arch of Galerius. There are not many locations in the world that have one attraction with the history of these two monuments. The amazing history of every building in Macedonia is what makes it a great place to visit.
Ano Poli is an area just outside the city center of Thessaloniki that should also be seen by everyone traveling to Macedonia. Ano Poli is one of the only areas in Thessaloniki that still features the traditional architecture of that originated in the area, and all of the streets are made with paved stones. There is no better way to experience the culture of Greece than at Ano Poli.
