Are there any archaeological and historical sites in Thassos?
I have to admit, I was rather shocked when I found out just how many archaeological sites Thassos has. Where should I begin? Well, I’m going to start with Kastro, since I’m a castle person. The Kastro of Thassos in Limenaria is the most naturally pirate-proof of the inland villages. If I remember correctly, it was built by a succession of occupiers from the masonry of a temple of Apollo. Then there’s the Temple of Dionysos, where a 3rd-century BC marble head of the god was found. The Hellenistic Theatre has spectacular views out to sea. Each year performances of ancient dramas and comedies are staged there. Then, there’s the Ancient Agora, the bustling marketplace of ancient and Roman Thassos. Ancient Agora was the centre of civic, social and business life. You can see foundations of stoas, shops and dwellings there. The acropolis offers magnificent views from its topmost point. There’s also the shrine of Pan, visible in badly eroded relief, and the gate of Parmenon, the only ancient e
