Thessaly
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Healing Temple of Trikala to Be Restored
The ancient Asclepieion at Trikala in Thessaly, one of the most important healing temples of the Greek empire, will be restored, the Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday.
The Asclepieion, devoted to the God Asclepius, was the place where people...
Archaeology
Theopetra Cave: The Oldest Human Construction on Earth
Theopetra Cave, located in the Meteora limestone rock formations of Thessaly, Central Greece, is likely to be the place of the oldest human construction on earth, as findings indicate that the cave was inhabited as early as 130,000 years ago.
According...
Greek News
Majestic, Traditional Greek 18th Century Mansion Restored in Thessaly
Exquisite decorations adorning a Greek traditional 18th century mansion in Central Greece are restored to their old glory.
Animals
Elephants Once Roamed Greece’s Pinios River Valley
Today's placid scenes along the shores of Greece's Pinios River belie its ancient history as the home of hippopotamuses, bison and elephants.
Ancient Greece
Treasures from Hub of Ancient Greek Civilization at Volos Museum
A hub of ancient Greek civilization, the area around Magnesia's capital city of Volos is rich in historical treasures.
Greece
Calypso’s Canyon, The Green Paradise of Greece
Calypso's Canyon is a hidden treasure on mainland Greece which could make you forget that you're in one of the hottest countries of Europe.
Archaeology
Findings in Theopetra Cave Shed Light on Neolithic Era in Greece
The Theopetra Cave in Thessaly was formed in the Upper Cretaceous period, 137,000,000 - 65,000,000 years the present day.
Greek News
Intense Storms Cause Flooding, Bridge Collapse in Western Greece
Greece is facing severe weather this weekend causing widespread flooding and serious infrastructure damage in the western parts of the country.
The intense weather phenomena hit particularly hard Epirus and Thessaly, however, they also affected Etoloakarnania, Achaia and the Ionian...
Environment
Part of the Pineios, One of Greece’s Largest Rivers, Dries Out
A large part of the Pineios River in Thessaly, Central Greece, has completely dried out, officials announced on Wednesday.
Regional Governor Costas Agorastos said that "there is not a single drop of water at a length of 25 km (15.5...
Greek News
Best Cities for Digital Nomads in Greece
Greece and its cities and islands is the perfect hot-bed country for the post-pandemic, self-disciplined Digital Nomad.