The present village of Filippoi is located near the ruins of the ancient city and is part of the region of East Macedonia and Thrace in Kavala, Greece.

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 Crenides in 356 …

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 …

Apr 8, 2024 · The ancient city of Philippi was founded in 360 BCE when people from the Greek Island of Thassos decided to colonize the location. Its original name was ‘Krenides’ meaning springs.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 was a major mainland Greek city northwest of the nearby island, Thasos. Its original name was Crenides after its establishment by Thasian colonists in ...