The Alexandrion (

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Αλεξάνδρειον), a building of the international "Alexander the Great Institute", is a private institution of

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living abroad. These Greeks, originating from

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, had the idea to erect a monument in their homeland, at the foot of

Mount Olympus Mount Olympus (, , ) is an extensive massif near the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, located on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia, between the regional units of Larissa (regional unit), Larissa and Pieria (regional ...

, near the Temple of

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in Dion, a symbol of their bond with their homeland, and at the same time a place of encounter. It was founded in 1992. The head office of the Institute is in

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, while the local management is based in

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Location

The Alexandrion is located just above the A1 motorway (

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), near the

Litochoro Litochoro (, ''Litóchoro''; Katharevousa: Λιτόχωρον) is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of the Pieria (regional unit), Pieria regional unit, Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government re ...

exit.

Purpose

The institute's goals are beneficial, spiritual, social, artistic and cultural. The preservation and spread of the Greek language and Greek traditions are particularly valuable. Exhibitions and seminars are organized and the Alexandrion serves representative purposes. In addition to former Greek president of the state, Mr. Papoulias, there were other high domestic and foreign personalities hosted as guests. There are concerts, lectures and guided tours.

The Exhibition

All paintings, exhibits and plaques exhibited in the U-shaped building have a relation to

Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon (; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the Ancient Greece, ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia (ancient kingdom), Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip ...

. Beginning with his birthplace

Pella Pella () is an ancient city located in Central Macedonia, Greece. It served as the capital of the Ancient Greece, ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia (ancient kingdom), Macedon. Currently, it is located 1 km outside the modern town of Pella ...

, all the stations of his short life are illuminated. The largest chart shows his campaign from Macedonia to India. The individual stages of this campaign are detailed displayed. Greek and English commentaries of

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, Pella and Dion explain Alexander's life in these places. A map showing all the ancient Macedonian places and a copy of the mosaic of the Alexander battles against the Persians. (

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) from Pompei.

References

External links

Official website

Free Travel Guide about the Olympus region
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