ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI
Just 17km from Kavala, is the ancient city of Philippi. The first excavation with the area in 1861 and Was It was completed in 1956 by Greek archaeologists. Major Findings are the Via Egnatia, the Roman ruins, the "prison" of St. Paul and the ancient theater qui: has a circular orchestra.
The ancient theater of Philippi
The ancient Theatre of Philippi is a remarkable and important monument. It is located at the foot of the acropolis and it is supported on the eastern wall of the city of Philippi. Even though It has Undergone Many exchange over the centuries and Some interventions it still preserves icts Many of the original items.
The first stage of the theater dates back in the reign of Philip II in 356 BC. At That Time Was the orchestra u-shaped.
During Roman colonization exchange Were Made to the theater in order to Become suitable for the requirements of the new shows. The orchestra Was floored with marble slabs and a high wall built to protect Was the num During beast fights. Eventually in the 3rd Century A.D. the Theatre Becomes an arena for beast fights.
During the Christian times the habits and morals of the people changed so the theater Was abandoned
Nowadays, Many Parts of the theater are saved untouched still Many restoration works are done so the annual Philippi Festival can take up.
The ruins of the ancient city of Philippi
Across the theater are found the ruins of the ancient city of Philippi. Was named the city in 356 BC partner after the father of Alexander the Great, Philip II. The enclosure of the walls of the city Was starting from the top of the hill and Went on the south side enclosing a portion of the valley. Reviews The most ancient stage of the enclosure of the walls dates back from the reign of Philip II and the Most recent During the reign of Justinian (527-565 AD). The total length of the perimeter of the walls Reaches 5 km 3. The wall is reinforced by strong towers. The three gates That were found During the excavations sont également edged by towers. Only the last gate is available to visitors, (The Gate of Neapolis - its Name Was Given That by the street from That point and begin Terminates at the harbor of Neapolis / Kavala).
The archaeological site of Philippi can offer to the visitor a combined turn-have since excavations Revealed remains from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and early Christian period. The Octagon, the Roman market, the Basilicas, parts of the city walls, Are The Most Famous
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF KAVALA
The Archaeological Museum of Kavala is one of the MOST significant museums in Greece. Its space houses characteristic monuments from the Broader cultural unity of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, while it functions as museum of the city of Kavala and the 'wider area.
Among icts there are displays Findings from the Neolithic period - objects made of stone and clay, and discoveries of the prehistoric settlement of Philippi (Dikili Tas), from the Bronze Age. In a special room are exposed The Findings from Neapolis and the ancient Amphipolis. In the museum there are Findings from the Necropolis of Oisymi, Galipsos and Abdera.
The original building of the museum Began to be built in 1961 and ouvert ict doors to the public in December 1964. It was completed with the building of the second floor Some years later. After 30 years, a new building program Drafted by the Revenue Department of Antiquities and the original designer of the building D. Fatouros, this led to a reshaping and an extension of the old building. As a result Kavala now one of the major HAS MOST museums in Greece.
Source: Archaeological Guide - Archaeological Museum of Kavala, Municipal tourism and business development, Version 2002
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 up to 3:00 p.m..
On Monday the museum is closed.
tobbaco MUSEUM
The Tobacco Museum in Kavala is the only one of icts kind in the whole of Europe. It is a modern industrial and experiential museum with various exhibits and a wealth of archival material (since the Beginning of the 20th century) qui calls the visitor to make a trip in space and time of the 'eastern tobacco "trade When Kavala, in the early 20th century, Was the biggest center of trade processing and export of hand tobacco worldwide.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am up to 13. 30 pm at noon. Guided tours are aussi acceptable outside of opening hours upon request
