Larissa (Thessalie)
See also: Larissa
Larissa (in Greek Λάρισα / Lárisa ) is a Greek city located at the edge of the river Pénée. It is the chief town of the Thessalie.
Geography
Larissa is the principal city of the Thessalie, area which can be considée like the largest plain of Greece. The city profits from its situation halfway of the two most important cities of Greece: Athens and Thessalonique.
History
It is known for its mythological history , in particular in connection with Achille.An old stone bridge spans the river. At the time, Larissa was re-elected for her horses, which were besides the effigy struck the ancient coins with, with the back, the face of the Larissa nymph.
It is in Larissa that Démétrios Ier made assassinate the king Alexandre V of Macedonia and seized the kingdom in 294 av. J-C..
Activities
Sports
- AEL Larissa, football club of the city
Places and monuments
- the metropolis of Larissa
- the Acropolis of Larissa
- 2 ancient theaters
- the monument of Hippocrates
- the archaeological museum
Twinnings
- , since 1995
- , 1986
- , 2003
Personalities
Born in Larissa
- Konstantínos Chalkiás (born in 1974), footballer
- Dímos Dikoúdis (born in 1977), player of basketball
- Yánnis Goúmas (born in 1975), footballer
- Theofánis Ghékas (born in 1980), footballer
- Faní Halkiá (born in 1979), athlete
- Dimítris P. Kraniótis (born in 1966), poet and doctor
- Vasílios Spanoúlis (born in 1982), player of basketball
- Philolaos Tloupas (born in 1923), sculptor
Bound to the city
- Hippocrates (towards 460 av. JC- towards 370 av JC), doctor, would have died in Larissa
- Achille of Larissa (death into 330), bishop
See too
External bonds
- the site of tourism of the prefecture of Larissa (www.tourismlarissa.gr)
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