Fun facts about Larissa
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According to Greek mythology, Larissa was founded by Acrisius, who was accidentally killed by his grandson, Perseus.
Larissa
Greece
Larissa 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. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit.
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The name Larissa is derived from a Pelasgian word meaning 'fortress'.
Larissa
Greece
Larissa 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. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit.
From the “History” section
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Larissa was the birthplace of Meno, a general who led Greeks in the ill-fated expedition to help Cyrus the Younger.
Larissa
Greece
Larissa 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. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit.
From the “History” section
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The city is home to the Diachronic Museum of Larissa, which showcases finds from all periods of its history.
Larissa
Greece
Larissa 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. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit.
From the “Sights” section
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Larissa is around 120 kilometers south-west of Thessaloniki and 210 kilometers north-west of Athens.
Larissa
Greece
Larissa 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. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit.
From the “Geography” section
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