Thessaly Region, Administrative region in central Greece.
Thessaly comprises five regional units: Karditsa, Larissa, Magnisia, Sporades, and Trikala, with Larissa as the capital. The area spans flat plains and mountainous zones, combining coastal and inland landscapes.
The area joined the modern Greek state in 1881 after four centuries under Ottoman control. This transition period reflected the region's struggle for independence and union with free Greece.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, visible in local markets and seasonal celebrations that bring communities together throughout the year. Handcrafts like weaving and cheese-making continue in villages, keeping traditional skills alive.
Main highways link the region to other major Greek cities, and Volos airport provides international connections. Plan several days to explore the different areas and their landscapes comfortably.
Mount Olympus, home of the gods in ancient myths, borders this area and marks it as legendary ground. The Meteora rock formations nearby have held monasteries for centuries, with monks building communities on these towering pillars.
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