Visit the Park of Aristotle

In the historic village of Stagira, in an amazing location at an altitude of approx. 400 m., next to the ruins of Mahalas, the capital of the Mademochoria, lies the Park of Aristotle. It is the only themed park in Halkidiki. It is worth visiting to see the interesting instruments and to enjoy the lovely view of Ierissos Bay. The grove preexisted and the wonderful site was selected in 1956 as the location for the magnificent statue of Aristotle, created by the sculptor Nikolas, to honor the great philosopher who was born in ancient Stagira.

The original, interactive instruments that are found in the park were first installed in 2003 by the Municipal Enterprise of Stagira-Akanthos; today, the park is managed by the Municipal Enterprise of the Municipality of Aristotle. The instruments are experimental, and they operate based on the natural laws cited in the writings of Aristotle, particularly in Physics. At the care of the Municipal Enterprise, in July of 2015 the statue was cleaned by a special crew, restoring the original color and texture of the Dionysus marble from Attica.

With this addition, the Park of Aristotle has become a beloved destination for individual visitors and school groups, as it offers the perfect combination of recreation, entertainment, and learning. In the same area there is also a restaurant – coffee shop with an awesome view of Ierissos Bay and Mount Athos. It is estimated that in the summer months alone, it welcomes over 15,000 visitors.

In the park area you can also see the tower of Madem Aga and his konak, which also served as the administrative center for the mines in the Sidirokafsia region.