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Larissa ( / ləˈrɪsə /; Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa, pronounced [ˈlarisa] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. [2] It is also capital of the Larissa regional unit.
- 122.59 km² (47.33 sq mi)
- 67 m (220 ft)
- 0030 241
- Greece
Lárissa, town and dímos (municipality), Thessaly (Modern Greek: Thessalía) periféreia (region), central Greece. It is located on the Pineiós (also called Peneus) Potamós (river). Since the 9th century it has been the seat of a bishop. In antiquity Lárissa was the seat of the Aleuad clan, founded by
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Larisa. In the region of Thessaly, a capital city lies surrounded by lush valleys, and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece. Larissa, with a population of approximately 130,000 residents, is a city where ancient history and long tradition in agriculture meet the modern way of living. To the north and east, Kamvounia mountains, Titaros ...
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 biking.
The cathedral of Saint Achillius of Larissa, the city's patron, as seen from Pineios river. Larissa (Greek: Λάρισα), has a population of 162,591 people (2011). It is the 4th largest city in Greece, and is in Thessaly, between Athens (355 km) and Thessaloniki (150 km). A lively agricultural and university town, it is visited by few tourists.
Oct 16, 2023 · Larissa, Greece, a city with a history dating back over 6,000 years, is a place of ancient beauty and modern vibrancy. Situated in the Thessaly region, it stands as the fifth-most populous city in Greece, serving as a testament to its historical significance and contemporary importance.
May 21, 2018 · Larissa (lərĬs´ə) or Lárisa (lä´rēsä), city (1991 pop. 113,090), capital of Larissa prefecture, E Greece, in Thessaly on the Piniós River. It is an agricultural trade center and a transportation hub, linked by rail with the port of Vólos and with Thessaloníki and Athens.
