Hellenistic City of Florina (Agios Panteleimon Hill)

About the museum

On the hill of Agios Panteleimon, which dominates Florina, part of a Hellenistic city was excavated in 1930–1934. The remains uncovered at that time were destroyed in the 1950s during the construction of a hotel, and the existence of the city was confirmed only by the excavations of the 1980s.

The name of the city has been lost. It was founded in the time of Philip II, in the 4th century BC, and was abruptly abandoned at the beginning of the 1st century BC, probably because of a fire or a hostile invasion. So far an area of eight stremmata (a Greek unit of area) has been uncovered, with houses in four building blocks separated by streets. No public or cult buildings have been found, but the finds from the furnishings of the houses provide valuable information about the daily life of the inhabitants.

Highlights

• Hellenistic houses in four building blocks
• View of Florina from the hill of Agios Panteleimon
• Finds from daily life in the kingdom of Lynkestis

Permanent exhibition

• Ελληνιστική πόλη στον λόφο του Αγίου Παντελεήμονα – Visit to the Hellenistic houses uncovered on the hill.

Operated by

Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Φλώρινας (Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March

The categories of visitors entitled to reduced or free admission are defined by the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car the site is 4 minutes from the central square of Florina and from the Archaeological Museum of Florina; on foot the route takes about 28 minutes.

Amenities & dining

The site has toilets and a car park.

Events & venue rental

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