Stagira (ancient city)

For the modern village, see Stageira Chalkidikis.

Stagira
Stageira
Remains of the town wall of Stagira
Location within Greece
40°35′30″N 23°47′41″E
Type	Settlement
Associated with	Aristotle
Location	Olimpiada, Central Macedonia, Greece
History
Built	655 BC
Built by	Ionian settlers from Andros
Site notes
Condition	Ruined
Owner	Public
Management	16th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Public access	Yes
Website	Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Stagira (/stəˈdʒaɪrə/), 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. Remains of the ancient city walls, residential buildings, and public structures are visible.