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Discover the best top things to do in Kavala Region, Greece including Ancient Theatre of Phillip, Filippi Archaeological Site, The Archaeological Museum of Philippi, Tobacco Museum, Panagia, Baptistry of St. Lydia, Imaret, Vrasidas Beach.
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1. Ancient Theatre of Phillip
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
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. Filippi Archaeological Site
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4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By visitkavala - Kavala, Greece
The region of Philippi is connected to many exceptional historical figures and events that shaped the Western world. Stunning monuments, which have survived until today, are evidence of the long history of the cultures that interacted and grew in this region. The Early Christian monuments of Philippi are among the best-preserved of their type and for this historical period in the whole world!
3. The Archaeological Museum of Philippi
4. Tobacco Museum
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By visitkavala - Kavala, Greece
This is a thematic museum that contains artefacts and archive material on the cultivation and production of tobacco, it's agricultural and commercial processing, industrial tobacco products, and exhibits of sample tobaccos. The uniqueness of the Museum lies in the fact that not only does it contain an exhibition on the processing of Oriental tobaccos (which are not found in any other museum in the world), but also in the fact that it is a museum that showcases economic and social history as well as the history of technology in Kavala and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace more broadly. The collection of the Kavala Tobacco Museum is exceptionally rich.
5. Panagia
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By apars0n - Manchester, United Kingdom
Panagia, the old town of Kavala, is much prettier and less ramshackle than the old town area of Thessaloniki (in my opinion) and is a lovely area to explore and, probably, get lost in. Follow the street up from opposite St Paul's monument (with the luminous mosaic) and head upwards. If you decide to go up any of the stairs on the left, you may well find yourself having to come back down again, but that is part of the charm of the area. There are places to eat and gift shops, but everything is relaxed and understated, rather than pushy and tacky. Apart from the castle (with lovely views of the aquaduct and the city), there are portions of the old city walls, the Halil Bey Mosque, Mehmet Ali's residence and the Imaret to discover within Panagia's twisty streets. And despite the effort needed in the walk up, remember that what goes up comes down again!
6. Baptistry of St. Lydia
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By visitkavala - Kavala, Greece
The modern Baptistery of St Lydia (1974), with an octagonal design, can today be found very close by to the archaeological site. On the adjacent bank of the River Zygaktis there is an open-air baptistery within the flowing stream, similar to those that survive in the Early Christian basilicas of Philippi in the shape of a cross. On 20 May each year, the day of memory for St Lydia of Thyatira, an adult baptism is performed in the River Zygaktis after the Divine Liturgy. Being present at the mystery of baptism is a unique spiritual experience.
7. Imaret
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By ifestiosantorini - Oia, Greece
Imaret is the best hotel in Kavala, with an excellent coffee place with Kavala's view !! We were there for a coffee, and we enjoyed the perfect arab architecture, and the perfect service.
