The present village of Filippoi is located near the ruins of the ancient city within the modern city of Kavala, in turn a part of the administrative region of East Macedonia and Thrace.

Jan 23, 2026 · Philippi, hill town in the nomós (department) of Kavála, Greece, overlooking the coastal plain and the bay at Neapolis (Kavála). Philip II of Macedon fortified the Thasian settlement called …

Nov 25, 2025 · In 2016, it took its place amongst Greece’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Originally named Krenides, Philippi was founded in 360 BC as a colony of Thassos, the island just south of …

May 4, 2016 · Philippi was an important city in eastern Macedon which flourished in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Periods. Situated between the Strymon and Nestos rivers, the city was …

All-powerful kings of the ancient Greek world, Roman generals and thousands of soldiers, the most important Apostle of the Early Christian years and the first European Christian. Find the traces that …

Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. Philippi Tourism: Tripadvisor has 29 reviews of …

Jul 15, 2016 · The Archaeological Site of Philippi is lying at the foot of an acropolis in north-eastern Greece on the ancient route linking Europe with Asia, the Via Egnatia.

Sep 22, 2025 · Take a walking tour of Ancient Philippi, Greece—explore Roman forums, Byzantine basilicas, and the site where Saint Paul first preached in Europe

Oct 1, 2024 · Philippi, the UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern Greece, is way more than meets the eye. It’s definitely a working archaeology site–far off the beaten path from touristy Athens, …

The Archaeological Site of Philippi, the most important one in the Eastern Macedonian area of Greece, is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Monuments since mid-July 2016, satisfying all the institution’s …