Larissa map

Capital: Larissa

Overview:

Thessaly has a multiform landscape; green mountains and slopes with picturesque villages, Byzantine monasteries and monuments, golden beaches. Capital of Thessaly, Larissa, at the heart of the vast Thessalian plain, is a major commercial and industrial centre in a landscape of wheat and corn fields. The River Pinios flows through the city, while a large road and rail junction connects the city with many others, such as Volos, Trikala, Kalampaka and Lamia.

Best Larissa Sights:

• The Medieval Castle and the ancient Theatre in Larissa

• The small Roman Theatre near Pinios bridge

• The remains of the citadel (acropolis)

• Ancient Farsala

• Archaic Tholos Tomb in Farsala

• Mansion of Georgios Schwartz in Ampelakia

• Roman Baths in Neromyli

• Archaeological sights of Pythion, Krannona, Sarantaporo and others

• Monastery of Olympiotissa in Elassona

Places to visit:

• Numerous important Museums and Monasteries

• Tempi Valley

• Pinios River

• The historic village of Ampelakia and other traditional settlements, such as Kallipefki, Karitsa, Livadi

Best Larissa Sights:

Agiokampos, Velika, Kokkino Nero, Stomio, Karitsa, Nea Messangala

Special Events:

Of the most important cultural events taking place in Larissa prefecture are "Boukari" in Tyrnavos, "Gaitanaki" in Raspani, "Babaliouria" in Livadi and the celebration of Agia Paraskevi in Tempi Valley.  Don't miss the opportunity to visit Larissa in the Wine Festival taking place in Ambelonas and Raspani, in August, as well as in the Feta Cheese Festival in Elassona, in the autumn, to taste the delicious local products.