natural wonder
Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
Kontariótissa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vrontoú, 18km from Mount Olympus.
Kontariótissa is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,489, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kontariótissa 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 Kontariótissa to your route.
The Panagia Kontariotissa (Greek: Παναγία Κονταριώτισσα), also spelled as the Panagia Kountouriotissa (Παναγία Κουντουριώτισσα), and officially the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (Ιερός Ναός Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου), is a former Greek Orthodox church, located in the Pieria region of Central Macedonia,Read more
Greece. Completed in the c. 7th – c. 11th centuries, during the Byzantine era, the well-preserved monument has subsequently been repurposed for cultural use. The monument is located on a hill on the northwestern outskirts of the village Kontariotissa, approximately 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) southwest of Katerini on the slopes of Mount Olympus. Nearby is the Monastery of Saint Ephraim the Syrian.
The name "Kontariotissa" refers to the name of the modern community that originated near the former church.
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Kontariótissa is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2275 latitude, 22.4610 longitude.
Kontariótissa has a population of approximately 1,489 people, making it a town in Greece.
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natural wonder
Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 meters, the mythical throne of the twelve Olympian gods and a spectacular hiking destination.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A restored 14th-century stone village on the slopes of Lower Olympus, its plane-shaded square looking straight down onto Platamon Castle and the Aegean. Cobbled lanes, guesthouses and tavernas: cars stop at the village edge.
28 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.
31 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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