Filippi Archaeological Site
Filippi Archaeological Site
Filippi Archaeological Site
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,795 contributions
Apr 2022
We stopped here on our trip from Thessaloniki to Kavala, after visiting the Eikosifoinissa Convent. There was plenty of room to park even with several bus groups. After paying 6 E each, using a Visa card, we entered the large site beginning with the Theater. Continuing along the ridge, there were long views of the Forum until arriving at Basilica B. Just above was the museum. After viewing its statuary and rare tomb discoveries, we returned on the Forum’s lower level with close views of the Basilica A ruins. Wonderful archaeological site with ruins from the 4th C BC to the 14th C.
Written April 29, 2022
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,930 contributions
Oct 2022
Filippi (usually spelled Philippi) is a site of the famous Battle of Philippi and is on the UNESCO list. It's one the best sites in Northern Greece. Do some reading as the signage is almost nonexistent there. A small on-site museum has a few interesting pieces.
Written November 10, 2022
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Antony Pyrovolakis
Athens, Greece191 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This particular archaeological site is one of the most important in the whole of Greece. In the archaeological site you can see the ancient part of the ancient Egnatia street, 3 royal Christian churches, the ancient theater of the city of Philippi and the smaller ancient city as well as votives. It would be good if you visit the place early in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the heat. In the area there are toilets, a huge free parking lot, cafes and a shop. The ticket is relatively cheap at 6 euros. WHAT I highly recommend to anyone passing through the area.
Written August 20, 2023
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Justin Martin
Dublin, Ireland21 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Amazing place! Full of history - founded by people from Thasos and renamed Philippi by Philip II (Alexander the Great's father). It is also the place (outside the city walls) where Mark Anthony and Octavian fought against Ceasar's assassins Brutus and Cassius. In addition, Saint Paul travelled from Asia Minor to Kavala by boat and then travelled 10 miles inland to Philippi, where he proselytised and converted people to Christianity. The Epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament is Paul's letters to the Christian church in Philippi.
Written June 19, 2023
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Tas G
Athens, Greece1,435 contributions
Feb 2022
From the time you enter you realise how big this ancient city was. So many things to see and area to visit.
Unfortunately we visited very late and we didnt have the time to explore it all. Also there were some constructions on the site which made it harder to go around.
Unfortunately we visited very late and we didnt have the time to explore it all. Also there were some constructions on the site which made it harder to go around.
Written February 23, 2022
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Chiara S
Alassio5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Ticket cost 6 euros, you absolutely need to have a hat and 1 bottle of water with you, at the entrance however there are many bars and restaurants but I didn't see any fountains in the archaeological park. Ample parking, entry to the archaeological museum is also included in the ticket. Of all the visits I made to Macedonia, the one in Philippi is the one I liked the most.
Written October 6, 2023
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RichardK938
West Palm Beach, FL728 contributions
Jul 2021
This was a great site and learning experience. The ancient theater is very impressive and was being set up for a modern concert as I walked through. There are the remains of a Byzantine cathedral, a Roman forum and baths as well as many other Greek & Roman ruins and the prison of St. Paul. Spend a few hours here. Learn about the battle between the inheritors of Julius Caesar and his assassins which happened here as well.
Written October 9, 2021
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Rick T
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN151 contributions
Jun 2022
Theater, huge forum (suggesting that the city was quite large in its heyday), multiple basilicas. Different areas will be closed off when you visit depending on where archaeological work is active. We were especially moved by walking on the Roman road that St. Paul almost certainly trod. Very exposed: don't forget your hat!
Written June 22, 2022
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Ian K
Alnwick, UK702 contributions
Sept 2022
Discovered recently, this is a truly remarkable site. Extending over a large area, it includes a fine Greek amphitheatre and the prison where Paul and Silas spent a night in the cells and surprised everybody. There are great columns and several churches. Take good shoes!
Written September 21, 2022
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Nikolay D
Plovdiv, Bulgaria132 contributions
May 2018
This place is quite famous in the ancient history. It reached his peak during roman times. The surroundings contain some relatively well preserved mosaics, roman building remainings and ancient theatre. I personally was impressed by the immense stones the romans used to build their buildings - these things were built to last. You should go and visit it. It is close to Kavala and easily accessible by car.
Written April 10, 2019
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Σαν Ελληνας θέλω απλά να μοιρατώ την ντροπή σας και όχι μόνον για την Καβάλα, αλλά και για σχεδόν όλους τους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους της Χώρας. Αίσχος έχουμε και το θράσος να ζητάμε τα γλυπτά της ακρόπολης
Written September 29, 2023
Rolf L
Uppsala County, Sweden
Vill gärna veta när bussar går från Kavala till Filippi och därifrån.
Written October 17, 2019
Orari e giorni di apertura,costo del biglietto di ingresso, distanza da krinides
Written May 18, 2019
How can i come from Thessaloniki center to Filippi? Is there any bus/train?
Written October 4, 2016
You can take the intercity bus to Kavala (155km, about 2 hours by bus) from the intercity station (be aware you are taken to the busstation for Kavala!), and in Kavala you must change to the stop-bus to Drama, you can do this at the same station as you arrive, Fillipi is about 16km from Kavala (roughly 15 minutes). Busses are going every hour from morning until about 22.00 in the evening for sure, but please do ask if so.
Or you can rent a car for the day and drive yourself, roads are not busy towards Kavala as soon as you are out of Thessaloniki. This way you can make another stop at AMFIPOLI, another big archeological site along the way to Kavala! Costs will come down to the same as with the bus probably..
Should you choose for a night overstay, Esperia and Galaxy hotel are in the middle of the centre and a 2p bedroom go for about 60 euro/night. Europa-hotel is about 1.5km from downtown at about 40-45 euro. Also airbnb may be an option in that case, and may be a bit cheaper..
Written October 5, 2016
Hi KRSESS,
I will be stopping in Kavala for 1 day as part of a mediterranean cruise. Did you visit Filippi as part of an organised tour or did you make your own way there. If so, was the public transport efficient? cruise tours are always expensive and we often prefer to do things on our own so that we aren't herded around. Any advice would be great.
Carmel
Written June 27, 2016
Hello romac2035,
I made my own way there. There are local buses taking you in Fillipi every hour. It's about 40 minutes getting there by bus. You can buy a ticket in the bus station (the bus station is called "ktel"). You can ask directions to ktel as soon as you get there. Hope this helps.
Have a nice cruise!!!
Written July 2, 2016
We are coming in on a cruise ship on March 31 2016, other than taking a cruise tour how would we get from the cruise terminal to Filippi site?? Can you give me an idea of taxi cost, or is there a bus? Do you know if there is a hop on hop off tour in Kavala. Thank you for your help.
Written July 1, 2015
usually most cruises offer a day trip to the site... Also there is a bus from Kavala to the Archaiological Site and Museum of Fillipoi and back ( be careful there is a village called Filippoi...is 4 kilometers away) almost every hour. The nearest village to the site is Krinides the timetable and costs you can find them in kavalas' ktel site...(ktel is a word for buses in greece)..if you google ktel kavalas you will find it easily...the bus that stops to the site is the bus from kavala to Drama. be ware cause they change usually on spring.have a nice cruise and enjoy Greece.
Written November 13, 2015
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