Heraclea Lyncestis (4th century BC)

Heraclea Lyncestis (4th century BC)

Heraclea Lyncestis is one of the most famous ancient Macedonian Cities, situated in the vicinity of the city of Bitola. It was founded in the middle of the 4th century C by the Macedonian King Phillip the Second, father of Alexander the Great. The city grew into well-developed military and strategic center on the north-western border of the Macedonian area of Lynkesida. Being situated on the most important crossroad in that period, Via Egnatia, Heraclea became the most crucial stop in the region. It was the episcopal seat in the Early Christian Period. Portico with the monuments of honor, the Small and Big Basilica, Roman Bath, theatre, the City’s Fountain of Justinian dating back to the 6th century, Episcopal Residence, large number of statues and other attractive elements. At the end of the 6th century, Life in Heraclea started to fade away. Today, Heraclea Lyncestis is considered as a significant archaeological site and place where many cultural events take place.