Amphipolis, Greece

Amphipolis highlights

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological park, monument, museum

Amphipolis is an ancient Greek archaeological site located in northern Greece, near the Strymon River and Mount Pangaion. Founded in 437/436 BC by the Athenian general Hagnon, it was an Athenian colony of strategic importance, situated to control the rich Strymon hinterland and the Pangaion gold mines.

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Last reviewed: 5 April 2025

Amphipolis description

The region around Amphipolis had been inhabited since the Neolithic period, with continuous habitation through the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age. The nearest Neolithic settlement was discovered on Hill 133, adjacent to the ancient city, showing a mix of local and Greek cultural influences. The site of Ennea Hodoi, an earlier short-lived Athenian settlement, is believed to be either Hill 133 or the site of Amphipolis itself.

After breaking away from Athens during the Peloponnesian War, Amphipolis was incorporated into the kingdom of Macedonia by Philip II in 357 BC. Under the Macedonians, it remained a strong city with domestic autonomy and economic prosperity. Following the Roman conquest of Macedonia in 168 BC, Amphipolis became the capital of Macedonia Prima, experiencing significant economic and cultural growth as a station on the Via Egnatia.

The site is rich in archaeological finds, including the remains of walls, sanctuaries, public and private buildings, and a gymnasium from the 4th century BC, which is the only ancient gymnasium found in northern Greece. Excavations have also uncovered Roman-period buildings, including a Roman house with mosaic floors and mural paintings.

One of the most notable features is the Kasta Hill tomb, a large funerary complex surrounded by a marble wall, which is the largest tomb found in Greece to date. Other significant finds include the Lion of Amphipolis, a 4th-century BC grave monument, and various artifacts displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, such as gold jewelry, a clay bust of a female deity, and coins from different periods.

Amphipolis is a must-see for tourists interested in ancient history and archaeology. The site offers a glimpse into three major eras of Greek history: Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine. Visitors can explore the ancient walls, the acropolis, and various buildings, including the gymnasium and Roman houses. The Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis provides a comprehensive view of the history and civilization of the area through its well-arranged exhibits.

The Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, located near the acropolis, houses many of the finds from the excavations and offers insights into the history of the area. Despite the site's historical significance, it remains relatively off the beaten path, making it an intriguing destination for those seeking to explore less crowded archaeological sites.

Amphipolis related tours

We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Amphipolis during multi-day private car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Amphipolis.

We have developed several private tours that visiting beautiful Amphipolis. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.

Northern Greece 15 days exploring tour from Thessaloniki. Thasos island, Philippi, Zagori mountain villages. off-season only tour 15 days Price from € 4,907 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Thessaloniki, Greece tour finishes in: Ioannina, Greece tour duration: 15 days (14 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Aigai, Alistrati, Amphipolis, Aspraggeli, Kapesovo, Kavala, Kipoi, Metsovo, Monodendri, Papingo, Philippi, Serres, Thasos, Tsepelovo, Veria, Vikos, Vitsa, Vradeto We welcome you to discover amazing Northern Greece region with our 15 days tour from Thessaloniki. With this off-season tour we going to see the most important areas of Northern Greece, come to see Thasos island, visit archaeological site Philippi (UNESCO World Heritage site), and spend few days in famous region Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for Cultural Landscape). The tour will start with visiting Amphipolis, an important ancient Greek polis and a Roman city later, today a large archaeological site with a museum. Amphipolis is known from antiquity as a colony of ancient Athenians and the site of the battle between the Spartans and Athenians in 422 BC. After Amphipolis we will come to Kavala, to see its historical center, fortress and taste wine in nearby winery. Near Kavala will will come to explore huge and important archaeological site Philippi, with exceptional Roman architecture, its urban layout as a smaller reflection of Rome itself, and its importance in Christianity because of several visits to the city by the apostle Paul. For those who enjoy wine, we scheduled to visit two famous wineries in the Kavala region, Biblia Chora winery and Chateau Nico Lazaridi winery, and taste their wines. From Kavala, after short drive, we will take a quick ferry to Thasos island, where we will visit historical landmarks of Thasos town, museum of Olive and Olive oil, picturesque Kefalogourna waterfalls, Archangel Michael monastery, Marble Quarry and few other sites. When we return back from Thasos to mainland, we will continue to discover Northern Greece. We will continue with Byzantine Greece by visit Byzantine museum in Veria. Near Veria, we will come to Aegae, first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and the most significant places of classical Greece. Its inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. After Aegae, next place to visit is mountain town Metsovo, known from Ottoman census records. Metsovo residents got a special privileges by provided the special service of guarding local mountain passes and the servicing of travelers. Metsovo is known for merchants, traveling sheepherders, rich traders, and cuisine with famous local cheeses and winemaking industries, including the Katogi vineyard of the Averoff family. Large part of this tour is visiting Zagori region, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zagori contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages, also called Zagorochoria. The main source of income for the local communities originally came from commercial activities which resulted in migration to distant places. As result, the region is full of cute villages with stone houses, stone bridges, cobblestones, fountains, schools, temples and monasteries. UNESCO added Zagori to the list of Cultural Landscapes, acknowledging the universal value of Zagori's architecture as a representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori we will also come to few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints.

Exploring Greece Macedonia and Thessaly 16 days circle tour from Thessaloniki. Thasos island, Philippi, Aegae, Pella, Edessa, Meteora, Olympus. off-season only tour 16 days Price from € 5,366 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Thessaloniki, Greece tour finishes in: Thessaloniki, Greece tour duration: 16 days (15 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Aigai, Alistrati, Amphipolis, Dion, Edessa, Kalampaka, Kavala, Larissa, Litochoro, Meteora, Mieza, Olympus, Pella, Philippi, Serres, Thasos, Veria Come with us to explore two famous regions of Greece, Macedonia and Thessaly, with our 16-day circle tour from Thessaloniki. With this off-season tour we will see Thasos Island and the most important attractions of both regions, together with a few lesser-known locations. We will start our tour with discovering Amphipolis, an important ancient Greek polis and later a Roman city, nowadays a large archaeological site with a museum, known from antiquity as a colony of ancient Athenians and the site of the battle between the Spartans and Athenians in 422 BC. After Thessaloniki, we will come to Kavala to see its historical center and fortress. Near Kavala, we will come to explore the huge and important archaeological site of Philippi, with its exceptional Roman architecture, its urban layout as a smaller reflection of Rome itself, and its importance in Christianity because of several visits to the city by the apostle Paul. For those who enjoy wine, we will visit two famous wineries in the Kavala region, Biblia Chora winery and Chateau Nico Lazaridi winery, and taste their wines. From Kavala, after a short drive, we will take a quick ferry to Thasos Island, where we will visit historical landmarks of Thasos town, the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil, the picturesque Kefalogourna waterfalls, the Archangel Michael monastery, the Marble Quarry, and a few other locations. When we return back from Thasos to the mainland, we will continue our discoveries. On the way to town Serres, we will see the beautiful Alistrati cave, and two important monasteries, the Ascension of the Lord monastery and the Virgin Mary Eikosiphoinissa monastery. In Serres, we will see its historical attractions and visit one more monastery, the mountainous Saint John the Forerunner monastery. From Serres, we will come to Pella to see its archaeological site and museum. After walking in Pella, we will come to town Edessa, to explore its attractions, small historical center, archaeological site, and the monastery of Holy Trinity. From Edessa, we will visit the area of Mieza, to see its archaeological site, ancient theater, and historical landmarks related to Aristotle. We will continue our tour with a visit to the Byzantine museum in Veria, and see the so-called Podium of Paul the Apostle, the site where he talked with people. Near Veria, we will come to Aegae, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and most significant places of classical Greece. Aegae is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. Our next place to visit is town Kalampaka, known for the famous monasteries of Meteora. We will visit all monasteries that are open during these two days. After the Meteora monasteries, we will come to town Larissa, to see its archaeological museum and ancient theater. From Larissa, we will come to the area of Mount Olympus and learn how the area was explored over centuries. We also will visit the large archaeological site Dion, and see its archaeological museum and ancient theater.