Agios Charalambos is the port of Maroneia, approximately 4 km south of the town. Some traces of the ancient port are still visible. EMT Greece The Pilot X Project (video)

Ancient Maroneia, the jewel of Rodopi In the Odyssey Homer mentions the mythical Thracian hero Ismarus, the land of the Cicones (Kikones) where Maron was the priest of Apollo. Tradition claims the priest to be the chief of settlers (founder) of the colony founded by the inhabitants of Chios, in the middle of the 7th century. BC, after whom the city took its name. Various historical sources testify the economic development of the city, its annexation to Macedonia in the 4th century BC. and its prosperity during the Roman period. Archaeological research in the area that lies between the beach of Agios Charalambos and Mount Ismaros has revealed ruins belonging to ancient Maroneia. One of the most important is the fortified acropolis in Ai-Giorgis. Agios Georgios which dates back to the 9th-8th c. BC. with a gate made of granite, as it is testified by the monolithic pilasters. The citadel is identified with the city of Cicones' Ismara or Ismaros.  Some of the most important sites in the area are from the 4th c. BC the sanctuary attributed to the god Dionysus, the city walls with a total length of 10 km, the house with mosaic floors, as well as other building complexes.  From the Roman Period are the Roman Agora of the city and the Roman propylon from the time of Emperor Hadrian (124-125 AD). South of the settlement of Maroneia, in "Kampana", the ancient theater is situated. The first human presence in the wider area is evident in the Cave of Cyclops Polyphemus and dates to the Neolithic period (5,300-3,800 BC) and the early Bronze Age. Ministry of Culture Diazoma EMT Greece

The Hellenistic theatre of ancient Maroneia It was built during the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC) inside the fortification of the ancient city and had a capacity of approximately 1,200 spectators. It underwent modifications during the next, Roman period when the scene and the proscenium were built. In the post-Roman period, it was turned into an arena to host the spectacles that were popular then. The theatre of Maroneia was in use until the 4th c. A.D.  Ministry of Culture Diazoma JTI Target (video) The Pilot X Project (video)

The traditional mansion Tavaniotis in Maroneia The Tavaniotis mansion, built between 1880 and 1885 by Parrasios Tavaniotis, is a jewel for the settlement of Maronia. The two-story mansion is a brilliant example of local architecture. In its rooms and spaces it houses findings from excavations in the surrounding area in a comprehensive exhibition on the theme: "Maroneia and Ismaros from Prehistoric to Modern Times". The exhibition of antiquities is enriched with texts and photographs for a better understanding of the history of the area. Greek Archaeological Museums

The capital of the regional unit of Drama, known in the ancient world as Hedonida. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It is built at the foot of Falakro Mount. Important attractions of the city are the Macedonian Tomb, the Byzantine church of Agia Sophia (10th century), the church of Pammegistoi Taxiarhes (14th century), the old Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (18th century), and the Byzantine city walls. Newer attractions include Agia Barbara Park in the center of the city with springs, ponds, and waterfalls, Anastasiades Mansion (1876), the old Schools (1907), the Archaeological Museum with remarkable findings, the Ecclesiastical Museum with exhibits of religious art, the church of Agios Nikolaos (Eski Mosque or Tsarsi Mosque) built by Sultan Bayezid II and the Arab Mosque (1875). Also, the tobacco warehouses Speerer (a listed building of 1924), Portokaloglou (1904), and Protopappas (1912) are important sights, as well as the 1895 Railway Station. The patron saint of the city is St Barbara. In Drama, various events take place during the year, such as the International Short Film Festival, Drama Dream City, (a Christmas festival), and the Eleftheria events. Drama is the birthplace of Olympic medalist shooter Anna Korakaki. Visit Greece