📷 Photo by Arthur Yeti on UnsplashAncient Philippi
Philippi, Greece
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.
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- Philippi, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.0131, 24.2864
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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.
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Campsites nearby
- BatisCampsite13 km from Ancient Philippi
- ParadisoCampsite16 km from Ancient Philippi
- Camping AlexandrosCampsite20 km from Ancient PhilippiWi-Fi
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
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)