The city of ancient Philippoi in Macedonia was a great cultural centre. Archaeological excavations have brought significant monuments to light. The Acropolis of Philippoi, the theatre, the agora, along with fine early-Byzantine churches, the Octagon, the palaestra, are spread over a huge area in the shadow of Mount Pangaion. A short distance away stands the famous Orthopetra (Upright Stone) towering enigmatically over the Krinides plain. It is thought to be a prehistoric construction, later engraved with Latin characters by the official Vibius Quartus. Near Orthopetra lies the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash, one of the most important in the Balkans.  

Delphi, in the heart of Mount Parnassus in Central Greece, was believed by ancient people to be the omphalos (navel) of the earth, the centre of the universe. At the point where the oracle of Delphi, the most important in antiquity, lies, there used to be a prehistoric shrine dedicated to the great earth-mother ‘Gaia’. The place exudes power and mysticism. Nature, with the rustling of the age-old trees, the commanding view and the mythical significance of the oracle give visitors the impression that they have lifted the veils of time and are standing at the beginning of the world.

Epidaurus, with the magnificent theatre and the significant temple of Asclepius, famous Mycenae and Tiryns, as well as the archaeological sites of Ancient Messini and Mystras are some of the most brightly shining archaeological treasures of Peloponnese.