The School of Aristotle in Greece – a sight with international appeal

Considered one the greatest thinkers of all time, Aristotle gives international appeal to the Naoussa sight known as the “School of Aristotle”. It is in the location Isvoria, about 2.5km from town, between the villages Kopanos and Lefkadia. Entrance is free during opening hours.

The area has been inhabited since the Prehistoric times, but the town Mieza (in the location Tsifliki) was founded in the 7^th century BC, as part of the Kingdom of Macedonia. In the past it was believed that Mieza was the location of mythical king of Phrygia, Midas’ gardens, where the roses bearing sixty blossoms grew. Mieza grew to become a city, it reached its peak in the 4^th century BC, when it was linked to Aristotle, but remained in existence until early Christian times.

In 342 BC, when Philip II invited Aristotle to the Macedonian court, the philosopher lived in Mytilene, but he willingly accepted the invitation to become the teacher of his heir Alexander who at the time was 13 years old. He remained at his service until 336 BC when Alexander took over the throne, and Aristotle left for Athens.