Underground museum built inside the reconstructed Great Tumulus at Vergina, holding the royal tombs of Philip II and other Macedonian royals in situ. Dark halls with lit display cases show gold crowns, larnakes, armor and silverwork from the unlooted tombs.
Highlights
- Tomb of Philip II
- Gold crowns and larnakes
- Persephone abduction fresco
Good to know
- €20 combined ticket includes Polycentric Museum
- Very dark interior; labels low and small
- Allow several hours for both museums
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