Phthiotis

The land of the Myrmidons

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• History

  According to tradition, Lamia was founded by Lamius, son of Herakles and Omphalis. According to another version, the city was built by Poseidon's daughter Lamia, queen of the Trachinians. As evidenced by the buildings found buried inside Akrolamia (during the excavations of G. Hourmouziadis, 1973), its site has been inhabited since the Middle Helladic Era (1900-1600 BC). It belonged to …

• Culture

  MUNICIPAL CONSERVATORY OF LAMIA It has been operating since 1938 until today, carrying out important educational and artistic work. It has 14 schools of musical instruments. DOL CHOIRS Mixed choir, children's choir, church choir, Byzantine choir DI.PE.THE ROUMELIS The town boasts its Municipal Theatre, which has been staging plays since 1956, and its summer Municipal Theater. The Municipal Theater has …

• Activities

  THERMAL BATHS OF THERMOPYLON They are 15 km from Lamia and are located at the foot of Kallidromos. Spas have been known since ancient times. They are hydrothio-chlorosodium, suitable for gynecological and skin diseases. VALLEY AND OUTPUTS OF SPERCHIOU Today, the area is a wider ecosystem with aquatic and hygrophilous vegetation. Its avifauna is particularly rich and interesting. 179 bird …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.