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It was not hard at all to see why Delphi was revered as a very sacred site. If I was a spiritual person, I would say something like “I felt very close to God” there. But I’m not, so I’ll just say it was breathtaking. :)

Like my entry about Vergina, I’d have to say that the Macedonian region of Greece is not for every tourist. If you go to Athens, or the Greek islands, there is PLENTY to do and see in Southern Greece, and a long train ride up to Macedonia might not be on the top of your to-do list. But if you want to see where Alexander the Great and Philip II are from, Macedonia does not disappoint. It’s much harder to navigate (as a tourist) than the Athens area, so be prepared, and rent a car. But unlike the ‘popular’ ruins in Athens, the ones in Macedonia are in situ and nearly untouched. Some of the archaeological sites are still being excavated, so it’s definitely different than visiting the Acropolis, which has been built and rebuilt many times.
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...But maybe not for many people otherwise. Seeing the tomb of King Philip II, and the artifacts inside, was outstanding! But to be honest, if you don’t know or care much about him or his history, Vergina might not be worth the drive from Salonica.
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