Philippi (/ fɪˈlɪpaɪ, ˈfɪləˌpaɪ /; Ancient Greek: Φίλιπποι, Phílippoi) was a major mainland Greek city northwest of the nearby island, Thasos.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 21, 2025 · Philippi, nestled in Eastern Macedonia, Greece, is a city steeped in history, bearing the legacy of multiple civilizations, from the Hellenistic and Roman to the Byzantine periods.

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 …

Philippi was an ancient city located in the eastern part of Macedonia, near the modern town of Kavala in northern Greece. It played a significant role in the historical, cultural, and religious …