Since ancient times, Limenas was the most significant settlement in the island, so now seems a real open-air museum. Deal Limenas Thassos western half of the old city where you can still see the ruins of walls and foundations of temples arranged in a semicircle,
from the southern coast to the hills of the Acropolis.
They made numerous archaeological discoveries (some areas are still under excavation) in and around the city. Everywhere traces of ancient civilizations appear behind the old port is located at the most significant archaeological site on the island.
Ancient Agora - In the north of the city, close to the old harbor and museum were found in the ruins of Ancient Agora 50s, was the cultural and commercial center of the city. Construction agora began in the fourth century BC and had a rectangular shape, and
in the middle there was a courtyard surrounded by columns, statues and shrines dedicated to the gods. Agora still preserves ruins of the temple dedicated to Artemis, the sanctuary of Zeus and of Theagenes, and in the north are the ruins of the temple of Dionysus,
dating from the fourth century BC
Antique Theatre - dedicated to the god Dionysus, and today hosts various cultural events, concerts, plays, etc. Since Roman times there is an arena where races were held between gladiators. From this place you can admire an overview of the island, so definitely
worth to climb up here. The road is quite easy to go and start to head Evreokastro in the eastern part of the city, near the monastery Vatopediou.
Antique Theatre - dedicated to the god Dionysus, and today hosts various cultural events, concerts, plays, etc. Since Roman times there is an arena where races were held between gladiators. From this place you can admire an overview of the island, so definitely
worth to climb up here. The road is quite easy to go and start to head Evreokastro in the eastern part of the city, near the monastery Vatopediou.
