# Ancient Philippi

> An ancient city founded by Thasian colonists and renamed by Philip II of Macedon, later a Roman colony and an early Christian centre.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-philippi/

An ancient city founded by Thasian colonists and renamed by Philip II of Macedon, later a Roman colony and an early Christian centre. UNESCO listed it in 2016, and excavations have uncovered a forum, a theatre and several basilicas.

- **Nearest town:** Philippi, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 41.0131, 24.2864
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-thessaloniki-thrace/)

## Nearby

- [Kavala Old Town (Panagia) and Kamares Aqueduct](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-kavala/) – 14 km
- [Aliki, Thassos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-thassos-aliki/) – 59 km
- [Devil’s Throat Cave](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-devils-throat/) – 67 km
- [Yagodina Cave](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-yagodina-cave/) – 69 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ancient Philippi?

Ancient Philippi is in Philippi, Greece, at GPS 41.0131, 24.2864. It is about 66 km from Trigrad.

### Can you camp near Ancient Philippi?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Batis, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Ancient Philippi?

Ancient Philippi is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia.

### What is there to see near Ancient Philippi?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kavala Old Town (Panagia) and Kamares Aqueduct (14 km), Aliki, Thassos (59 km), Devil’s Throat Cave (67 km) and Yagodina Cave (69 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ancient Philippi?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)