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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)
- Archaic Tholos
Tomb in Farsala
- Mansion of Georgios
Schwartz in Ampelakia
- Archaeological sights
of Pythion, Krannona, Sarantaporo and others
- Monastery of
Olympiotissa in Elassona
Places to visit:
- Numerous important
Museums and Monasteries
- 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.
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