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Krinides Gymnasium, Kavala, Greece

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Kavala

Kavala is a city in Northern

Greece, rich in history and
ancient monuments.
Follow us on a journey to Kavala’s history
Ancient Theatre of
Philippi
The ancient theatre of Philippi is located at the foot of the acropolis
in an area called Krinides.
It was founded in 356 BC by the Macedonian King Philip II and the city
developed as a “small Rome” with the establishment of the Roman
Empire in the decades following the Battle of Philippi, in 42 BCE.
In the Roman times, some major changes were made in the theatre
in order to support its new use as an arena for the Christians. Under
the theatre were kept the lions which were meant to fight and kill the
Christians.
In 1957, the first performance of ancient drama took place in the
theatre. It was the first time that the ancient theatre was brought
back to life after 24 centuries.
In 2016, it was included in the Unesco World Heritage Sites.
Nowadays, thousands of tourists visit it and every summer, a festival
of ancient drama takes place.
The Baptistery
of Saint Lydia Just 12 km away from the city of Kavala next to the
ancient, archaeological site of Philippi you can visit the
place where the Apostle Paul baptized the first Christian
woman in Europe - Lydia. It was the first baptismal
ceremony held in Europe. Christenings are still held in
the Baptistery of Saint Lydia, today.

Lydia of Thyatira is a woman mentioned in the New

Testament as the first documented person who
converted to Christianity in Europe. Several Christian
denominations have designated her a saint. A modern
Greek Orthodox outdoor chapel is said to be the site
where Lydia was baptized.
Mud Baths of
Krinides
The mud baths of Krinides is a place where people use the
therapeutic clay and thermal water to improve their health. In
the past, geological, ecological, biological, chemical conditions
and complex physical mechanisms were favorable in the
creation of this clay.
It is considered to have a therapeutic effect on the human
body and heal many kinds of diseases like cardiovascular,
skin, nervous system disorders and it is also used for aesthetic
reasons.
The Church of The Cathedral Church of Agios Pavlos was founded to

Saint Paul honor the fact that it was this city that apostle Paul set
foot for the first time in Greece and in Europe in general.

The construction of the Holy Church began with a group

of devout Christians in the early 1900s and finally the
foundation stone was placed in 1905 by Bishop Ioachim
Sgouros, having previously requested by the Greek
Community, the consent of the Turkish administration,
as the city continued to be under Turkish occupation.

The church is architecturally three-aisled basilica with a

dome. Ιτ regularly works as Cathedral of the Patron
Saint Apostle Pavlos.
The Castle of Kavala
The Acropolis of Kavala, built in 15th century, is located at
the top of the peninsula of Panagia. It succeeded the
Byzantine Acropolis of Christoupolis (the former name of
Kavala) which had been destroyed in 1391.
The successive reconstructions and involvement in its
stronghold by the Byzantines, the Ottomans and the
Venetians are evident in this imposing building.
Today, visitors can see: the central circular tower that
served as the past resort for defence, the arsenal and food
storage that was transformed into a prison in the 18th
century and the guardhouse that served as the guards and
officers quarters.
The tower's roof offers a beautiful view of the town of
Kavala.
The Aqueduct
The Aqueduct of Kavala, also known as the Kamares is a
popular landmark in the city. Kamares were built by the
Ottomans in the 16th century. Some authors date the
construction to 1522 of the siege of Rhodes, but a more
likely date is between 1530 and 1536. It was probably
used as an aqueduct. If so, it would have been a rare
example of a Byzantine aqueduct, since Byzantine cities
were more likely to use wells and cisterns rather than
maintaining existing Roman aqueducts or building new
ones.
Imaret Imaret is a historic landmark in Kavala, Greece. It was
built in the 19th century by the Ottoman governor of
Egypt named Muhamad Ali Pasha who wanted to create
a place to help people by giving them food, a place to
stay and education.

Imaret has a unique architectural style that reflects the

rich history of the area. It has colorful domes, intricate
designs and a beautiful courtyard.

Today, it has been transformed into a luxurious hotel

where visitors can experience the beauty of past while
enjoying modern comforts.
You can find more information in:

https://www.visitgreece.gr/mainland/macedonia/kavala/
The students of Krinides Gymnasium

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