Chalcidice has a significant and remarkable history. Its history starts thousands of years before, from the famous Cave of Petralona and the relics of the Neanderthal Man who lived 100,000 years ago. The capital of Chalcidice is Polygyros. Polygyros is built on the ruins of ancient Apollonia where was found the sanctuary of Apollon Polyieros who probably gave his name to the city. During the Turkish domination, Polygyros was the center of trade and textile industry.
Stageira is a region of Chalcidice with a great history. Stageira is the birthplace of the great philosopher Aristotle who was the teacher of Alexander the Great. Ierissos is built on the beach with the homonymous name. Ierissos leads to Ouranoupoli which is the entrance to Mount Athos.
Chalcidice, thanks to its rich historical tradition gives visitors the opportunity to visit some of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, such as the ancient Stageira, the ancient Olynthus, the Cave of Petralona and many others sights. Guests can also visit the numerous archaeological and folklore museums whose great exhibits impress visitors.
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Sights
Kassandra: In Poseidi and the surrounding areas you can visit the Temple of Poseidon (after whom Poseidi was named) as well as the lighthouse situated at the end of the cape of Poseidon which was built in 1864. Nearby, you can find the settlement of Kalandra where you can visit the ancient area of Mendi.
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