Pieria Regional Unit, Administrative division in Central Macedonia, Greece
The Pieria Regional Unit encompasses 1,516 square kilometers of land between Mount Olympus and the Thermaic Gulf along the Aegean Sea coastline.
The region inherited its name from the ancient Pieres tribe, who inhabited the area until their displacement by Macedonians in the 8th century BC.
The municipalities of Dio-Olympos, Katerini, and Pydna-Kolindros maintain local traditions through regular festivals celebrating regional music, dance, and gastronomy.
The regional unit connects to major Greek cities through an extensive network of roads and railways, with Katerini serving as the administrative center.
Mount Pierus within the regional boundaries holds significance in Greek mythology as the residence of the Nine Muses and the location of the Pierian Spring.
Location: Central Macedonia
Inception: 2011
Capital city: Katerini
Website: http://pieria.gr
GPS coordinates: 40.25000,22.41667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31
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