Top Things to do in Krinides
5 Things to do in Krinides That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Krinides, Greece including Ancient Theatre of Phillip, Filippi Archaeological Site, Krinides Mud Baths, The Archaeological Museum of Philippi, Baptistry of St. Lydia.
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. Krinides Mud Baths
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
4. The Archaeological Museum of Philippi
5. 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.
