Top Things to do in East Macedonia and Thrace
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10 Historic Sites in East Macedonia and Thrace That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece including Ancient Theatre of Phillip, Panagia Kosmosotira, Mansion Staliou, Komotini Fortress, Metropolis Square, Plateia Eleftherias, Mansion Dermertzoglou, Fortress of Nymphea, The Old Courthouse, Synaksi (Maroneia Coast).
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1. Ancient Theatre of Phillip
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Reviewed By trelawney2017 - Guildford, United Kingdom
The ancient site of Philippi is important for several reasons: it was a city that King Philip II of Macedonia (father of Alexander the Great) built in the C4 BC, and gave it his own name. The gold and silver mined there paid for Alexander the Great's travels and conquests. It was here that the Roman legions fought each other leading to the end of the Roman republic and giving birth to the Roman Empire. For Christians it is a very important site as St Paul, St Luke, Timothy and Silas first came to Europe and founded their very first church. There is a lot to see but you will need to hire a guide, or read a book or at the very least purchase an archeological map. Otherwise the site will look like a a heap of stones. The museum is open again after several years of closure. I normally give the site the entire day, but I'm very interested in archeology and history. About a mile down the road is Lydia. This site is important for those interested in church history as St Paul babtised Lydia and the very first converts to Christianity in Europe. You can get refreshments normally at Lydia To get to Lydia by public transport get a bus from either Drama (accessible by train and buses from other parts of Greece), or take a bus from Kavala, the port city.
2. Panagia Kosmosotira
3. Mansion Staliou
4. Komotini Fortress
5. Metropolis Square
6. Plateia Eleftherias
7. Mansion Dermertzoglou
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8. Fortress of Nymphea
9. The Old Courthouse
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10. Synaksi (Maroneia Coast)
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