The archaeological site of Philippi, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, remains open to independent visitors throughout the year, offering a look at the Roman forum, the remains of early Christian basilicas and the theatre later restored for the Philippi Festival. Guides note that visiting outside festival dates allows a quieter exploration of the site, which sits roughly 15 kilometres from Kavala along the route of the ancient Via Egnatia. The site's museum displays finds spanning the settlement's history from its founding to the Byzantine period.