ancient ruins
Royal Tombs of Vergina
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
Édessa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rizári, 42km from Royal Tombs of Vergina.
Édessa is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 18,669, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Édessa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Édessa to your route.
Rizari is a village in the municipality of Edessa, Greece. Rizari is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city center of Edessa, and 85 kilometres (53 mi) west of Thessaloniki.
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Édessa is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8026 latitude, 22.0475 longitude.
Édessa has a population of approximately 18,669 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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