The walled city

01-1-grThe ancient city of Philippi in Eastern Macedonia is situated on a main land road,...

Ancient Theatre

02-1-grThe ancient Theatre of Philippi is an important monument. Its initial phase is contemporary with the city walls...

Roman Forum

03-1-grThe Forum was the most representative complex of Roman type in every colony, and the tangible expression...

Via Egnatia

04-1-grThe Via Egnatia was perhaps the most important military and commercial road in antiquity.

Palaestra

05-1-grWest of the Commercial Market and the narthex of the Basilica B were discovered the ruins of the Palaestra...

Roman Baths (Balneum north of the Octagon)

06-1-grThe Balneum, a small public bathing establishment, occupied the north part of the Octagon complex.

Basilica B

07-1-grBasilica B was built in the mid-6th century AD at the site of the Commercial Market and other Roman-period buildings south of the Forum.

Prison of St. Paul

08-1-grThe building referred to by local tradition as the "Prison of the Apostle Paul" is in the south-west corner...

Octagon Complex

09-1-grThe first block east of the Roman Forum of Philippi is taken up by the Octagon complex, which extends over an area of about 12 hectares...

Archaeological Museum

10-1-grThe city of Philippi marked, through its timeless presence, the development of both the Roman Empire and Christianity...