Philippi is an attractive but rugged place. It was named after Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. this is where Paul first proclaimed the Gospel in Europe and was thrown in prion (Acts 16). The epistle of Philippians was written to the people of this city.

Here you can see what remains of the lower part of Philippi (similar to all other Roman cities) and a church structure.
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This pathway is part of the original Ignatian Way.
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Kavalla, known as Neapolis in Acts 16, is where Paul first landed in Europe.
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Kavala Aqueduct Arches
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Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

The place reported to be Paul’s prison when he was imprisoned in Philippi. It was originally a water reservoir, but it’s second use was to hold people.
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Place of prayer by the river where Lydia was baptized.
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On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.