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The city of Kavala was built in the 7th century BC by Thassian colonists. It is one of the most beautiful cities of Macedonia, combining the urban character with the blue of the coasts, the imposing Mount Pangaion with the wet element of Nestos River. Initially its first name, was \u00abNeapolis\u00bb, it became an ally of Pericles’ Athens and a seaport of Philippi, the most important center during the Macedonian era.<\/p>\n

During the Byzantine times it was called “Christopolis”. The city repelled raids of the Huns, Slavs and other tribes. The enslavement by the Turks follows until 1912, and thereafter came liberty, as well as prosperity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h6>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column]

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Philippi<\/div>

In 356 BC, Philip II attached the region and re-established Krinides as Philippi, put an end to the Thracian invasions. The city of Philippi became the foremost royal colony and its annexation was a steady step towards the realization of the expansion of Macedonia. During the Macedonian domination, Philippi is one of the main cities of the Macedonian Kingdom with economic evolution and special privileges.<\/p>\n<\/div>READ MORE<\/a>