Thassos town Greece
Our visit July 2018
Limenas (Thassos Town), Thassos
THASSOS TOWN or LIMENAS is Thassos capital and a port that connects the island to Keramoti mainland. Thassos town preserves several archaeological sites like Agora, ancient city walls, remains of temples and an amphitheatre up in the hills, where summer performances are hosted. The old harbour is another point of attraction that makes the town different from the other settlements in Thassos.
Thassos Guide - Limenas, Ancient Theatre & Acropolis
Let's take a walk above Limenas:
Ancient Amphitheatre:
From the old port, a stone- paved road leads to the ancient amphitheatre of Thassos, on the north side of town. The judgement of the ancient artisans and the refined artistic sense of the islanders ensured the fifth- century BC theatre would be built in a natural concavity on the hillside, The position of the amphitheatre offers a fantastic panoramic view of the sea, proof of the noble spirit of the Thassians regarding the arts and culture. The theatre seated 2,000- 3,000 spectators. Lysistratus, the Thassian who led the construction in the third century BC, dedicated the proscenium, or stage, to Dionysos, god of wine, vegetation, and theatre among other things. Beginning in the first century AD, the Romans remodeled the theatre and used it for gladiatorial contests. Only the proscenium remained in place; its carved metopes depict favorite deities. Nowadays, ancient tragedies are produced here every summer, reviving the ancient practice. Various musical groups and performers also give concerts.
Acropolis:
From the ancient amphitheatre there is an unpaved road that runs alongside the ruined walls, up to the acropolis, the first of a series of three hills whose summits form a sort of plateau, 137 meters above sea level. It was protected by thick marble walls and it stood on top of the first hill. It was the site of the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo, which also served as the treasury where the city's riches were stored. Similar as the Hieromnemon, a functionary was responsible for managing and safeguarding the public wealth.
Sanctuary Of Athena:
On the summit of the second hill stood a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Athena. All that remains today of the ancient sanctuary is a row of foundations.
Sanctuary Of Pan:
Hollowed out of the side of the third and highest hill, near the summit, is an artificial cave: the sanctuary of Pan. A relief on the wall depicts the ancient god with goat hooves and his pipes.
Ancient Theater of Thassos
Greek theater,
Thassos Guide - Limenas, Ancient Agora
Ancient Agora (Limenas)
On the northeast side of the present- day town of Thassos, near the harbor and next to the Museum, stand the ruins of the ancient agora; they were brought to light in excavations carried out between 1948 and 1955. The agora consists of a vast level area, rectangular in shape, and lined on three sides with stalls which housed shops and storerooms. On the northeast side stood the administrative buildings and a row of cult buildings. Building on Thassos' agorabegan in the fourth century BC and was completed in stages up to the second century BC. It was the heart of the city, its cultural and commercial center, and the place where locals and foreigners met and transacted business. There are also remains of the Sanctuaries of Theagenes and Zeus of the Market- place. Another building in this area was the Sanctuary of Artemisor Artemision.In Roman times a monumental entrance- way was added. To the north is the Sanctuary of Dionysusdating back to the fourth century BC. To the north- west of the sanctuary stands the Theatre.A narrow street leads us to the fourth- century BC Sanctuary of Poseidon;with a circular wall surrounding a U-shaped alter. The present-day entrance to the ancient agora is in the Museum Square.
Thassos guide: Limenas - ancient walls around Limenas
Thassos guide: Limenas - ancient walls around Limenas.
Starting from the old port and Hermes' Gate, describing the structure of the wall and continuing on the east side of the wall. East side of the wall are passing by Limenas amphitheater. Limenas amphitheater is the probably the best known ancient tourist attraction of Thassos. Next going by Pan sanctuary we continue on west side of Thassos walls where we have number of gates including Parmenon and Silenus gate.
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EXPLORING island of THASSOS: The ancient ACROPOLIS (GREECE)
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Thasos or Thassos is a Greek island, geographically part of the North Aegean Sea, but administratively part of the Kavala regional unit. It is the northernmost major Greek island, and 12th largest by area.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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Limenas at day - Limenas po danu
Šetnja prepodne kroz Limenas do plaže
Thassos Limenas (Tasos) Capital Town in Island Greece
Limenas or Thassos Town is the capital town on the island
Thassos Town
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Thassos/Limenas Ancient Archaeological Theatre
Our Visit, July 2018
Thassos, Greece - Limenas - AtlasVisual
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Limenas, also called Thassos, is the capital and main harbor of the island. It is located on the north coast, just 6 nautical from Keramoti on mainland Greece. The village was built on the site of the ancient city of Thassos, and therefore has many archaeological sites to see: ancient walls, the Acropolis, Theater, and Temple of Apollo. There are also many marble ruins and monuments around the city due to the marble quarries still active on the island. Limenas is the center of tourism on the island, offering hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The Church of St. Nikolaos, the Monastery of Vatopediou and the Archaeological Museum are also worth visiting.
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Limenas, Thassos
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EXPLORING island of THASSOS: The ancient Roman Forum (Agora), GREECE
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Thasos or Thassos is a Greek island, geographically part of the North Aegean Sea, but administratively part of the Kavala regional unit. It is the northernmost major Greek island, and 12th largest by area.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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Limenas, also called Thassos, is the capital and main harbor of the island. It is located on the north coast, just 6 nautical from Keramoti on mainland Greece. The village was built on the site of the ancient city of Thassos, and therefore has many archaeological sites to see: ancient walls, the Acropolis, Theater, and Temple of Apollo. There are also many marble ruins and monuments around the city due to the marble quarries still active on the island. Limenas is the center of tourism on the island, offering hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The Church of St. Nikolaos, the Monastery of Vatopediou and the Archaeological Museum are also worth visiting.
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EXPLORING island of THASSOS: Its ancient GREEK THEATRE
SUBSCRIBE: - Thasos (Θάσος), Greece, the ancient theatre. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. Thasos or Thassos (Greek: Θάσος) is a Greek island, geographically part of the North Aegean Sea. It is the northernmost Greek island, and 12th largest by area. Thasos is also the name of the largest town of the island situated at the northern side, opposite the mainland and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Keramoti. Thassos island is a known from the ancient times for its thermae making it a climatic and a popular resort area.
Thassos Guide - Limenas, Archaeological Museum
Thassos Archaeological Museum
Located in the capital of Thassos, Limenas. It was built near the ancient market. In the museum collections are kept and unique archaeological finds wealth and diversity of the 7 th century BC As in the 7 th century AD It is considered one of the most important regional museums in Greece. Key findings from the Paleolithic to the Roman era, with great care narrating one of the most important cultures in the Aegean. Upon entry into the museum, will be amazed by the high Kouros, the outlets to the Sanctuary of Apollo, meet new way of life during various historical periods have put their seals on the island and admire the creations and culture first residents. We admire their prehistoric jewellery while, through the history of ancient polyolympioniki Theagenes resonates the legend and reality of the Olympic Games.
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Bye-bye Thasos & Greece, Thassos (Limenas) ferry
Thasos Island, Thassos(Limenas-Keramoti) ferry, Skala Prinou coast, fantastic view.
Studios Pachis Thassos Island
Studios Pachis in Thassos Island Greece