{"id":3928,"date":"2019-10-08T17:19:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T17:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=3928"},"modified":"2026-05-18T08:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:10:37","slug":"ena-savvatokyriako-sti-larisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/ena-savvatokyriako-sti-larisa\/","title":{"rendered":"A weekend in Larissa"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWrite something about Larissa! We are coming for the weekend and we want to know what we will see and where we will go!!\u201d<\/p>\n

How many times have we heard this line? Well, it's time to become...tour guides in our city!<\/p>\n

If you haven't visited the capital of Thessaly in years, you'll be surprised by how much it has changed! If you've never been, it's worth spending a weekend there. You'll find that there are so many things to do that you're sure to never get bored!<\/p>\n

Squares, pedestrian streets, the Fortress Hill and the river invite you to stroll carefree through the city, while a series of museums will make your stay in Larissa, if nothing else, extremely interesting!<\/p>\n

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Pinios Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
What to see<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Outside the city center there are three excellent museums that you should definitely visit:<\/p>\n

\u2013 The latest acquisition of Larissa is located on its southern outskirts and is none other than the Timeless Museum<\/strong><\/a>It is the only one of its kind in Greece with its exhibits starting from the Paleolithic era (10,000 BC) and reaching up to the Ottoman period. It is certain that with the 3000 exhibits and the \u201cmodern\u201d way the exhibition has been set up you will be impressed!<\/p>\n

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Timeless museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 Nearby is the Municipal Gallery \u2013 Museum G.I. Katsigra<\/strong><\/a>. A modern building houses 780 important works \u2013 paintings, engravings and drawings \u2013 while you will also see the office of the famous archaeologist of Troy and Mycenae, Heinrich Schliemann. According to experts, the Katsigra collection is ranked as the most important after that of the National Gallery.<\/p>\n

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Municipal Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 In the Haravgi district there is a particularly remarkable museum, Folklore \u2013 History<\/strong><\/a>, which numbers a total of over 25,000 objects. The space emphasized the collection, documentation and display of daily life in the pre-mechanical and early industrial period of the wider city area.<\/p>\n

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Folklore Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In center<\/u> of the city you will see:<\/p>\n

\u2013 The jewel of Larissa and its point of reference is now the A. Ancient theater<\/strong>Despite the fact that it is still in the restoration phase, the monument, which once had 10,000 seats, captivates with its magnificence!<\/p>\n

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\u2013 Opposite the First Ancient Theater, if you look up, you will see a dome projecting above some shops. This is the Large Ottoman Bath\u00a0<\/strong>of the 15thth<\/sup> century AD. In winter you can have your drink in there!<\/p>\n

\u2013 Further west and a short distance away you will find the Second Ancient Theater<\/strong> which was used for theatrical performances and other events when during Roman rule the First Ancient Theater was converted into an arena for duels.<\/p>\n

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Second Ancient Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 Then climb up to the hill of the Fortress, which was a \u201cmelting pot\u201d of cultures with a series of Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. The shops and taverns with old signs transport you mentally to the past\u2026 At the fortress you will see the Early Christian Basilica<\/strong> of Agios Achillios, the Bezesteni<\/strong> which was the covered market from the 16ththe<\/sup> century and later and the early Christian<\/strong> bath<\/strong> of Lambroulis Square. Before leaving the fortress hill, don't forget to enjoy the view of the Pinios River in front of the Metropolitan Church of Agios Achillios.<\/p>\n

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Early Christian Basilica and Bezsteni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 The Pinios<\/strong> It has been an integral part of the city from antiquity to the present day. It is worth walking along its banks where you will meet dozens of people walking and exercising, while nearby is the Alcazar Park and the historic stadium of the same name.<\/p>\n

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Bank of Pinios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 The Pappas' Mill<\/strong>, just below the Fortress, is an imposing building that was built in 1893. Today it houses the highly noteworthy Museum of Grain and Flour and a series of cultural activities.<\/p>\n

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Pappas' Mill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2013 The Yeni Mosque<\/strong> in Blana Square is a building from the early 20th centuryth<\/sup> century which is worth your attention. The city's archaeological museum operated there until a few years ago, until the findings were transferred to the Diachronikos Museum.<\/p>\n

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Don't miss out.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Walk along the elegant pedestrian streets of the center (Venizelou, Megas Alexandrou, Kouma, Asklipiou, Ermou, Papakyriazi) and in the squares that are bustling with life at all hours of the day (Central, Post Office, Blana).<\/p>\n

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Venizelos Pedestrian Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Food \u2013 entertainment<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In Larissa, your problem will be the abundance of choices! With approximately 1600 businesses involved in the sale of coffee, it has not been unfairly described as "the city of coffee". After all, this is where the well-known company started. Mikel<\/a>\u00a0(which evolved into a colossus) as well as the emerging Bruno<\/a> and De-Tox<\/a>The best brunch in town can be found at Las Ramblas<\/a>An excellent all day choice is Scale<\/a> with carefully selected products, musical events and tasting evenings, in front of the first ancient theater.<\/p>\n

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Scale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For gourmet food in a beautiful setting, choose Akamatra<\/a>, the Bosphorus<\/a> and Grandma Rossa<\/a>You will find exquisite meats at Fir<\/a>, the Adamo<\/a> and outside the center in Due<\/strong>You will try traditional tsipouro appetizers at Matilda<\/a> and in Tassos<\/a>, while one of our all-time favorites is\u00a0Bukowski<\/a>, a special gastro pub and the sophisticated bistro Barricou<\/a>A true multi-space is the Fortress<\/a>, on the hill of the same name, with a restaurant, bar and playground. If you're in the mood for excellent cocktails, you'll want to head to the award-winning Kubrick<\/a> while for after party fun all roads lead to Hammam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Apollon Pedestrian Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
What else can you do?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you have more days at your disposal, Larissa can be a base for excursions all year round! In the summer you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the nearby beaches<\/strong> \u03c4\u03c9\u03bd \u0394\u03ae\u03bc\u03c9\u03bd \u0391\u03b3\u03b9\u03ac\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03c9\u03bd \u03a4\u03b5\u03bc\u03c0\u03ce\u03bd, \u03b5\u03bd\u03ce \u03c4\u03bf \u03af\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf \u03ba\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03ac \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03ac\u03bb\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 Pieria<\/a> \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf\u03bd \u03c0\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03a0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03bc\u03ce\u03bd\u03b1. \u03a3\u03b7\u03bc\u03b5\u03af\u03b1 \u03b9\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03af\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c6\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd \u03ba\u03ac\u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac Ambelakia<\/strong> and the valley of Tempi, while the villages of Megalovryso<\/strong> and Metaxochori<\/strong> on the outskirts of Kissavos. Within an hour's drive, but in opposite directions, are two of the country's most popular destinations: Pelion<\/strong> <\/a>and the Meteora<\/strong> (although to get a better view of the area we would suggest you spend the night there to visit the Fir<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Closing<\/strong><\/h5>\n

So if you're looking for something different city break<\/strong> within the country, Larissa will pleasantly surprise you! The only thing that is certain is that you will not get bored and you will find enough things to do in a weekend. And the two-day period may not be long, but it is enough to feel the unique pulse of the capital of the plain!<\/p>\n

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Pinios Pedestrian Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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