Dion was an ancient city of strategic importance and one of the most famous Macedonian states. The city was founded in honor of Zeus, from where it took its name. sacrifices. Also operates since 1983 archaeological museum and it exhibits all the findings of Dion and the rest of Pieria. There are various sanctuaries, most importantly those of the goddess Demeter and Isis. The visitor can walk to the ancient theater (built by Philip V). In Dion there is also a part of the stadium where the naked games “Olympia” were held. Only the theater of the Hellenistic period survives. However, there was also a theater in the classical years.