Neapolis
Neapolis is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Kavala. The name means “the new city.”
Where is Neapolis?
Approx. 40.9350, 24.4150 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala | settlement | High |
Neapolis in the Bible dictionary
New city, a town in Thrace at which Paul first landed in Europe (Acts 16:11). It was the sea-port of the inland town of Philippi, which was distant about 10 miles. From this port Paul embarked on his last journey to Jerusalem (Acts 20:6). It is identified with the modern Turco-Grecian Kavalla.
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Verses that mention Neapolis
- Acts 16:11
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;