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During the Peloponnesian War (431–404 bce), they supported Athens; thereafter the town was weakened by civil strife. In 357 bce the last Aleuads called in Philip II of Macedonia against the tyrants of Pherae, and from 344 to 196 Lárissa remained under Macedonia.
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Mar 16, 2022 · The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa was constructed at the end of the 3rd-century BCE, during the reign of King Antigonus II Gonatas of Macedon. It is located on Frourio Hill, the most...
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Feb 14, 2024 · The name of the fortress, Larissa, itself whispers of ancient times, tracing back to a Pelasgian term for ‘fortified acropolis.’. The colossal stones that form part of its structure recall those used in the Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns. In the 5th and 6th centuries BC, the citizens of Argos repaired and expanded these walls, laying ...
The castle was first mentioned due to it being seized by Leontas Sgouros in 1203. Following his death, it was run by Theodoros Angelos, until 1212, and then it passed into the hands of the dukes of Athens, the de la Roche family, and in 1309 to the house of de Brienne.
Larissa. Larissa holds a central position in the country, since it’s situated on Greece's main transport axis, connecting Athens and Thessaloniki, while the airport of Central Greece is less than an hour away. The river Pinios runs through the north part of the city and it is a meeting point for people who enjoy nature, walking, hiking and ...
Mar 26, 2024 · The Larissa Castle has been a commanding presence since early history, marking it a defining feature of Argos. You can enjoy beautiful views of it from virtually every spot in the city. The fortress's name, Larissa, dates back to ancient times and is derived from a Pelasgian term for ‘fortified acropolis.’
As the chief city of ancient Thessaly, Larissa was taken by the Thebans and later directly annexed by Philip II of Macedon in 344. It remained under Macedonian control afterwards, except for a brief period when Demetrius Poliorcetes captured it in 302 BC.
