Do your own walking tour of Philippi! Here is an easy to follow map and some information about the things you will see. 1. Theatre The Roman style theatre was first built by probably Philip II the king of Macedonia in the middle of the 4th century BC. The Romans Read more [...]
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Petralona Cave – Greece’s most famous cave
Petralona Cave is one of the most popular excursions in Halkidiki, perfect for an afternoon to take the family and escape the heat of the day. The cave is located in the village of Petralona on the western slope of Mount Katsika on the Halkidiki peninsula just north of Kassandra Read more [...]
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Zeus Ammon Sanctuary – Kallithea
Temple of Zeus Ammon from the 4th c.BC – Kassandra’s main historical attraction The sanctuary of Zeus Ammon in Kallithea is the primary archaeological site of interest on the Kassandra peninsula and well worth a stop over that will take an hour or so out of your day. It is Read more [...]
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Ancient Stagira
Home of the man who influenced 2000 years of human history – Aristotle. On a lonely bluff jutting out into the Aegean you’ll find impressive ruins of the walls of ancient Stagira. Grown over and abandoned for centuries, this home of one of the world’s most influential men finally saw Read more [...]