Old Town
Within the ramparts lies the picturesque Old Town; its narrow streets and steps wind between the houses from the Ottoman era with tiny courtyards and flowering balconies. Don't miss, near Platía Karaoli, the imarét, a huge and unusual collection of buildings designed in the Muslim style with many little domes; the Ikía Mehémet Áli built in the 18C, a typical Turkish dwelling; the extensive view from the belvedere of the harbour, the town and the bay as far as Thássos Island.
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Ruins of Philippi
The ancient city of Fílipi, on the outposts of the great plains of eastern Macedonia, was involved more than once in events involving the fate of the Western world. It was here that Anthony and Octavian marched against the army of Brutus and Cassius, leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire. It was also here that St Paul preached for the first time in Europe. The clamouring crowds in the forum have long been silent, but this uncommon destiny has left behind majestic ruins that are a testimony to the great civilisations of the past.
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Ruins of Philippi
The ancient city of Fílipi, on the outposts of the great plains of eastern Macedonia, was involved more than once in events involving the fate of the Western world. It was here that Anthony and Octavian marched against the army of Brutus and Cassius, leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire. It was also here that St Paul preached for the first time in Europe. The clamouring crowds in the forum have long been silent, but this uncommon destiny has left behind majestic ruins that are a testimony to the great civilisations of the past.
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East Section
Neapolis Gate, the entrance to Philippi (Fílipi) from Kavála, was part of the Byzantine walls, which still exist in places and were reinforced with towers. The section running north climbs up to the Greek acropolis where three towers were built in the Middle Ages. The area between the walls and the forum is still being excavated. The French School in Athens has discovered traces of a large palaeo-Christian basilica built exceptionally on an octagonal plan, a baptistery and a bishop's palace.
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