History and culture

Drama’s history has been full of changes since the Paleolithic era, which has left its mark on time and created an ideal canvas to plan the perfect excursion! The archaeological sites, the special museums, the parks and the forts, will give you a perspective of Drami’s culture and help you better understand its uniqueness!

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History

Get to know the history of the area, where the influences received by Drama over the centuries are reflected! From ancient times to the present, Drama is in constant motion, an evolution that is linked parallel to the past.

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Religious monuments

The city of Drama and its area received the word of the Gospel very early, since it is adjacent to Philippi, where the Apostle Paul in 49 AD founded the first Christian Church on European soil. Several religious monuments are preserved in the area, with most still functioning today, despite their antiquity.

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Museums

The archaeological museum, the natural history museum, the folklore museum, the Lisse Fort museum, the train museum and the photography museum, give a clear picture of the area where culture, history, art and of course nature dominate!

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Archaeological sites

From the Hellenistic tomb and the Sanctuary of the god Dionysus, to the Muslim Mosques, the area is “loaded” with culture and reveals the uniqueness that still holds it today!

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