Larissa

The land of Pelasgoi

• 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

  The prefecture of Larissa was a center of human activity with a continuous presence even during the last glacial period. From the Lower Paleolithic Age (400,000-200,000 years before today) to the Neolithic Age (7,000 BC) findings testify to the presence of these distant ancestors. The first ancestors are the Pelasgians, who cultivated the rich plain of Pinios to plant their …

• Culture

  In Larissa, the visitor, passing through the historic center of the city through the pedestrian streets, can visit the hill of the fortress, where from the Acropolis (inhabited since 6,000 BC, today the closed Turkish market, Bezesteni, is preserved. Below the ancient Acropolis and facing the ancient market is the 1st Ancient Theater of Larissa. Its capacity is estimated to …

• Activities

  For thrill-seekers, organized climbing and rappelling activities are provided, in locations covering all levels of difficulty. The main ones are located in Tempi, at the sites of Bougazi and Megas Lakkos, as well as on the Gidiki hill, in the area of ​​Sykouri. Another action option is rafting in the waters of Pinios. The best routes are in Vernezi, one …

• 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.