Filippi Archaeological Site
Filippi Archaeological Site
Filippi Archaeological Site
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Tas G
Athens, Greece1,436 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 23 February 2022
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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 9 October 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 22 June 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 21 September 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 10 April 2019
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Tracey T
wales283 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
I have visited Filippi twice now, once with an organised trip through Thomson 3 years ago, and once on our own this year. I much prefered our own trip from Thasos as it gave us more time to appreciate the whole site. I did smile at Milan C comment about it only offers stones!, but I am not sure what his expectations were.
The site itself is very big, so if you are going independently then get there early as it gets very hot quickly, and there isn't much shade, if any. We got the bus from Kavala bus station, it's about a 15 minute journey and stops right outside the site. Buses are hourly and the return stop is just down the road 20m from site entrance. (check inside the bus station for times though, and to get your tickets)
As far as information about each area of the site, the ticket hut does sell tour books, very informative and great pictures to keep for a souvernier.
The museum down the road is a modern looking building and has great air con which you will appreciate after venturing around the site! Inside there are many exhibits with full explanations, some not even behind glass so you can have a great viewing.
It's a brilliant visit and I would highly reccomend
The site itself is very big, so if you are going independently then get there early as it gets very hot quickly, and there isn't much shade, if any. We got the bus from Kavala bus station, it's about a 15 minute journey and stops right outside the site. Buses are hourly and the return stop is just down the road 20m from site entrance. (check inside the bus station for times though, and to get your tickets)
As far as information about each area of the site, the ticket hut does sell tour books, very informative and great pictures to keep for a souvernier.
The museum down the road is a modern looking building and has great air con which you will appreciate after venturing around the site! Inside there are many exhibits with full explanations, some not even behind glass so you can have a great viewing.
It's a brilliant visit and I would highly reccomend
Written 8 October 2013
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OneAddictedTraveler
Lake Elmo, MN4,123 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Philippi was built by Macedonians and expanded by the Romans. Paul preached Christianity here and it became a major religious center. Earthquakes doomed most of the buildings. Strolling through the ancient ruins is delightful. Don't miss the museum.
Written 11 June 2014
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Stephanie R
New York City, NY312 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
After visiting so many ruins that are just totally overrun with other tourists it was wonderful to poke around this beautifully-preserved site without having to battle for space. Because this is a little "off the beaten track" the quality of the experience is very high. Highly recommended!
Written 20 November 2012
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OregonRazorback
Salem78 contributions
Jun 2012 • Business
The work on restoration and excavation over the last ten years has added to the interest of the site. Theatre is not as impressive as Epidaurus or dodona, but the work restoring the entries gives a better sense of what the theatre was once like. The basilica in the upper site are needs more explanatory signage. The lower forum area, onthe other side of the via egnatia, is well worth a. Visit. Great overview of the area from the stairway leading down from the upper site. Look at the pavement as you walk around the forum. There are numerous gameboards scratched into the pavement. On the far side of the forum near the entrance to the collapsed basilica, there is a graffiti drawing of an eagle--presumably left by one of the Roman veterans settled in the city. The huge public latrine beyond the basilica (and related to an earlier structure) is interesting. The newer excavation area at the far end of the forum,beyond the ancient library, includes an octagonal church. The new museum at the far end of the site is worth a visit, but it is not an easy stroll from the rest of the site. The supportingbuoldings for this site have had thereups and downs over the years. At the moment there is a small cafe area, a reasonable restroom, and a grassy area.
Written 18 June 2012
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Finntrainfan
Savonlinna, Finland100 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
One of the places to visit in the footsteps of Apostle Paul make this place worthwhile. One gets an idea of this very important Roman town of 20,000 inhabitants visted by Paul who was whipped in the market place and thrown into prison. The market place and prison can still be seen. The ticket price also included the Philippi museum which was worth a visit in itself to see archaic items that could not be displayed outdoors.
Written 8 May 2013
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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 29 September 2023
Rolf L
Uppsala County, Sweden
Vill gärna veta när bussar går från Kavala till Filippi och därifrån.
Written 17 October 2019
Orari e giorni di apertura,costo del biglietto di ingresso, distanza da krinides
Written 18 May 2019
How can i come from Thessaloniki center to Filippi? Is there any bus/train?
Written 4 October 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 5 October 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 27 June 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 2 July 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 1 July 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 13 November 2015
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