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.

5 days ago · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Jul 15, 2016 · Founded in 356 BC by the Macedonian King Philip II, the city developed as a “small Rome” with the establishment of the Roman Empire in the decades following the Battle of Philippi, in …

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 …

Mar 24, 2025 · Whether looking to immerse in the site’s most alluring ruins or for a place to stay nearby for an extended visit, this is everything you need to know before visiting the Philippi Archaeological …

Unveil the secrets of Philippi, an ancient city in Macedonia, Greece. Explore its rich history and remarkable monuments about this archaeological site.

Dec 5, 2017 · The ancient city of Philippi in Greece was founded in 356 B.C. and named after King Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Philip established himself here to take over the local …

Philippi (Ancient Greek Φιλιπποι, Philippoi) is a city in eastern Macedonia, founded by Philip II in 356 BC. According to the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Philippi is "the most important archaeological site of …