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Thessaly is a region in the middle of Greece. It's a very old area that has been important throughout history. Today, it's one of Greece's 13 main regions.

Long ago, Thessaly was sometimes called Aeolia. You can even find it mentioned in ancient stories like Homer's Odyssey. For about 450 years, Thessaly was part of the Ottoman Empire. But in 1881, it became part of modern Greece. Since 1987, it has been an official region of the country.

Thessaly is divided into five smaller areas called regional units, and it has 25 municipalities (which are like local towns or districts). The main city and capital of Thessaly is Larissa.

Exploring Thessaly

Thessaly is known for its beautiful and varied landscapes. It has mountains, plains, and a coastline along the Aegean Sea.

Famous Places in Thessaly

One of the most famous places in Thessaly is Meteora. This area is known for its amazing monasteries built on top of tall, natural rock pillars. It's a truly unique sight!

Another important natural feature is the Vale of Tempe. This is a narrow valley between two mountains, and a river flows through it. It's a very scenic and historic place.

The region also has important cities like Volos, which is a busy port city, and Trikala, which has an old Byzantine castle and a river flowing through it.

History and Coins

Thessaly has a rich history, and many ancient coins have been found there. These coins tell us about the cities and groups that lived in Thessaly thousands of years ago. For example, there are coins from places like Pharsalos, Trikka, and Pelinna. Some coins even belonged to the Thessalian League, which was a group of cities in Thessaly that worked together.

Images for kids

  • Thessaly

    Map of ancient Thessaly

  • 59. Βυζαντινό ΚάστροΤρικάλων, παλιά πόλη Βαρούσι GR-E44-0002

    Part of the Byzantine castle of Trikala

  • Dodwell Pherae

    "The Hyperian Fountain at Pherae", during the Ottoman era, by Edward Dodwell.

  • Thessalia-flag

    One of the flags used in Thessaly during the Greek War of Independence (designed by Anthimos Gazis).

  • Volos-bynight

    The port of Volos

  • MakTempeTal01

    Vale of Tempe

  • Lithaiosrivertrikala

    Litheos river flowing through the city of Trikala

  • Meteora valley, Meteora, Greece

    Panoramic view of Meteora valley

  • AR hemidrachm of Pharsalos

    Silver hemidrachm of Pharsalos struck 450-400 BC

  • AR hemidrachm of Trikka

    Silver hemidrachm of Trikka struck 440-400 BC

  • Münze des Thessalischen Bundes

    Silver hemidrachm of Thessalian League struck 470-460 BC

  • Bronze coin of Ekkarra

    Bronze coin of Ekkarra struck 325-320 BC

  • Bronze coin of Krannon

    Bronze coin of Krannon struck 400-344 BC

  • Hemidrachm, Pellina, Thessaly, 460-420 BC

    Hemidrachm coin of Pelinna struck 460-420 BC

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