Larissa

城市概覽

History

Larissa is one of the oldest settlements in Greece with artifacts uncovered dating at least the Neolithic period (6000 BC). The name means "stronghold" in ancient Greek. It was also the head of the Thessalian League during the Hellenistic and Roman era. Today, it's a modern city and is Thessaly's capital.

如何抵達

By plane 1 Volos Airport (Nea Anchialos National Airport VOL IATA) (in Nea Anchialos, about 75 km (47 mi) south-west from the city.). This is the nearest airfield but only offers service during the warm-weather months. There is a bus connecting the airport and Volos bus station. Buses are scheduled based on flights. The cost from the airport to Volos Bus station is €3. Then you need to get another bus or train from Volos to Larissa. The bus station in Volos is about 1 km from the train station. The nearest airport offering year-round international service is in Thessaloniki (SKG IATA) about 2½ hours away.

By international bus There are buses connecting Larissa with some eastern European cities. FPtravel (Serbia, Hungary).

By regional bus Interurban coaches (("KTEL" buses) in Greek) are by far the most convenient way to travel around Greece, as well as for intra-regional travelling. There is frequent bus service between Athens Liossion Station and Larissa about 15 times a day (cost is about €30), as well as from Thessaloniki bus terminal "Macedonia" to Larissa about 10 times a day (about €13.5). KTEL buses have free Wi-Fi and coffee.

Main bus station (at Georgiadou & Olympou streets), ☏ +30 2410 537777. Providing service to most cities. bus station, Iroön Polytehniou (near the junction with Gazi Anthimou), ☏ +30 2410 610124. For service to Trikala and Kalampaka (Meteora)

By train TrainOSE connect Larissa to other cities in Greece including Athens, Thessaloniki, and Volos. Travelling with ordinary trains can be cheaper, although a little bit slower, whereas choosing a fancy faster Intercity train will cost the same amount of money, or even more than a KTEL bus.

2 Larissa railway station (lies just south of the ring road a little less than 1 km from the city center.), ☏ +30 2410 590143. OSE office, Papakyriazi 35 (downtown, opposite the town hall), ☏ +30 2410 590239.

當地交通

By foot The best way to get around the central district, since most of the streets in the commercial centre are pedestrianized. This area is small enough so that most locations are just a few minutes apart.

By bicycle Larissa is a flat city thus bicycle in a nice way to explore it. The city centre has many pedestrian streets. There are also some streets with bicycle lanes: Papanastasiou st., part of Kyprou st.

By car Parking in the central district can be a challenge, especially on-street parking. There are parking lots scattered throughout town.

By bus There is an efficient public transport system going around the city (ticket price about €1.2), detailed info in the regional bus terminal (called "Astiko KTEL") or at its official website. Bus tickets can be bought from their mobile app (check official website for app store links).

By taxi Taxis in Larissa, as everywhere in Greece are comparably cheap. You should not pay more than €4 if you hail a cab (silver colour) on the road to take you anywhere in the city. Taxi meters have two rates - rate 1 applies from 05:00 till 24:00, and rate 2, the double rate, from midnight to 05:00. Taxi fare fraud is not widespread but it still happens, so make sure the rate is correct. If you feel you have been overcharged, ask for a receipt (they are obliged to give one) and take the plate number, then phone the tourist police to report the driver on 171. Expect to pay €1 or €2 extra if you take a taxi from the bus station or the train station, and a surcharge if you call for a taxi service on demand.

必看景點

1 Ancient Greek Theater. Built by the Macedonian King Philip V in 3rd century BC. It sits at the foot of the ancient Acropolis. The Acropolis during classical times held the temple of Polias Athena and during medieval times the Kastro (Castle). The theater is on the north end of the central district. It is not open to the public but can be well seen from along Elftheriou Venizelou Street. 2 Second Ancient Theater. Dating from the Roman period. Two rows of seats remain along with a portion of the stage. The site is not open but can be viewed from the streets nearby. It is near the center of town at the intersection of Ergatiki Protomagia and Tagmatarhou Velissariou streets. 3 Diachronic Museum of Larissa (Διαχρονικό Μουσείο Λάρισας), Mezourlo Hill. One of the 10 biggest museums in Greece, it exhibits archaelogical finds from the paleolithic period until the liberation of Larissa in 1881 by the Greek army. It is the only diachronic museum in Greece, which opened on 28 November 2015. (updated Nov 2018) 4 Municipal Art Gallery - G I Katsigras Museum, Franklinou Roosevelt 59. Contains a collection of modern Greek art (19th and 20th century, the website is in Greek language) the third largest art gallery in Greece. 5 Folklore Museum of Larissa (Λαογραφικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Λάρισας). Entry €3. (updated Nov 2018) 6 St. Achilios, ☏ +30 2410 537159. Modern Orthodox Cathedral 7 Ottoman Bedesten. Former Ottoman market building. (updated Jun 2026) 8 Ruined Basilica of St. Achillios. Ruins of the Larissa's Byzantine Cathedral. (updated Jun 2026) 9 Yeni Tzami. Ottoman Mosque (updated Jun 2026)

體驗活動

Cinemas Films shown in original language with Greek subtitles. Cartoons are often translated to Greek.

Village Cinemas (in Fashion City Outlet on south side of city). Multiplex Victoria Cinemas (at the beginning of Kouma str. In city center), ☏ +30 2410 230707, [email protected]. Multiplex.

Parks Alkazar Park. Just across the river from the town center and along the Pinios River. A nice place to cool down and relax with a large fountain and a statue of Hippocrates who is supposed to have been buried in Larissa.

Football AEL 1964 FC, AEL FC Arena. They were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in Super League 2, the second tier. Their stadium (capacity 17,000) is 1 km southwest of city centre. (updated Jun 2026)

Cycling During the summer months you may have the chance to follow the weekly night ride. Bikers usually gather every Thursday night at the Central Square and form a large group that later rovers on a common route around the city.

Running Various running events take place in the city during the year with the most notable ones being:

Imimarathonios Tyrnavos-Larisa. A half-marathon from Tyrnavos to Larisa, it usually takes place in the first week of December. Gyros tis Larisas. 5-km run in the streets of the city, usually in the last weeks of May. Ippokratios Agonas Dromou. Runners are required to cover about 10 km on unpaved roads that run through the fields in the west edge of the city. In June the weather conditions are extremely hot in Larisa but most people will forget the heat and enjoy the wide view of the