Stagira (ancient city)

Stagira
Remains of the town wall of Stagira
Stagira (ancient city) is located in Greece
Stagira (ancient city)
Shown within Greece
Alternative nameStageira
LocationOlimpiada, Central Macedonia, Greece
Coordinates40°35′30″N 23°47′41″E / 40.59167°N 23.79472°E / 40.59167; 23.79472
TypeSettlement
History
BuilderIonian settlers from Andros
Founded655 BC
Associated withAristotle
Site notes
ConditionRuined
OwnershipPublic
Management16th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Public accessYes
WebsiteHellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Stagira (/stəˈrə/), Stagirus (/-rəs/), or Stageira (Greek: Στάγειρα or Στάγειρος) was an ancient Greek city located near the eastern coast of the peninsula of Chalkidice, which is now part of the Greek province of Central Macedonia. It is chiefly known for being the birthplace of Aristotle, the Greek philosopher and polymath, student of Plato, and teacher of Alexander the Great. The ruins of the city lie approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the present-day village of Stagira, and adjacent to the town of Olympiada.