Some excerpts from the website of Park Hotel Larisa that might be useful
m2 with
balcony, view,
air-condition,
TV-Sat,
phone,
mini bar, cabin with water
massage. m2 with
balcony,
2 rooms with view,
air-condition,
TV-Sat,
phone,
mini bar, cabin with water
massage.
Archaeological discoveries testify that THE CITADEL, on the hill of Ag. Aclilleos was inhabited continually during Neolithic times (6.000 B.C.). Later in Classical times, it became the Citadel of Larissa. The Byzantines built their fortress in the same place during the of the Romans. Today, there are remains of the old 15 century Turkish market, built using materials from previous eras. Opposite the Alcazar is the monument to Hippocrates. After a flood in 1826, the grave of Hippocrates (469 399 B.C.), father of medical science, was found. In marble cenotaph was erected to him, the work of sculptor Giorgio of Turbanti. In 1986, the Chief Medical Officer of Larissa, Demetrios Paliouras, founded a. The major Ancient Theatre is situated on the southern side of the hill. Calculated to have held at least 10.000 people, it was established beyond the
centre of the ancient city, under the protection of the fortified Citadel. Exploration here continues. Its importance is emphasized in the work of a specialist department, which dates its erection to the end of the third century B.C. in the reign of Phillip V of. The lesser Ancient Theatre, (to be found in the conjunction of roads Working 1. May and Major Velisariou) is also orientated towards the market. Today, restored, it occasionally presents modern public productions and ancient dramas. In total, there are 13 tiers of seats with 2 lines of statuettes and 14 sets of steps. Excavations revealed an inscribed column dedicated to Demeter and her daughter, suggesting that, in previous times, here was a holy site. In 1978, part of a big old Christian building was found in the road. Interesting floor mosaics and murals date this probably to the 5 century B.C., but certainly to the 4. North of the hill of Ag. Achilleos, the old Christian Royal Fortress, dating to Byzantine times (6 century B.C.) was revealed almost complete. Two complete graves and parts of many others were found under the flooring of the temple. The most important of these can now be found within the Ag. Achilleos Metropolite of Larissa. Old brick houses and cobbled roads can be found in the renovated district of Tampakika, within the immediate area of the fortress. The ALCAZAR, a large public open park, is a place of great attraction and entertainment. Behind, is the area known as Alsos, with fashionable
gardens, a
centre for nature,
health and recreation within the city. The MUSEUM is temporarily accommodated within a 19 century mosque building in the road of 31. August. It houses collections of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Archaic Classic and Byzantine discoveries. It is expected to be rehoused in a modern complex in the Mezourio along with laboratories, store
rooms and record
offices dealing with all antiquities. is accommodated in the 2 floor of the Hatzigianneiou
Centre. Expositions are organized from time to time in the Municipal
Centre at group level. A cultural background exhibition of Larissa and district was inaugurated in 1983 and covers the pre- industrial life of the area: costumers. Archaeological It is provisionally accommodated in pane the 19th century. (Road of 31 August). It contains appreciable collections Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Archaic, Classic and Byzantine discoveries. Is forecasted his transmission in modern building in the Mezourlo, where will be accommodated also laboratories, spacious store
rooms and the
offices of two tax Antiquities of city. (Prehistoric Classic and Byzantines). It is accommodated in 2nd and 3rd floor of Hatzigianneiou of Municipal Intellectual
Centre. It organises periodical reports in the
room of on a level with the ground. Were inaugurated his 1983. Basic objective, the presentation of various expressions the material and intellectual life of persons of pre- industrial season, in the band and the city of. Are presented the subjects: pre- industrial culture of ground wheat, bread. Greek costumes. Livestock-farming of nomads and semi- nomads. Fishermen of Peneus and Karla. Are organised special educational programs for students.
PARK Hotel found in the
centre of LARISSA with new manager in front of two squares with
parking and easy access. Allocate
60 rooms, recent completely renovated with view in two squares, all the
rooms allocate. Individual
heating (pioneer in the way of
heating cause each customer chooses alone him the temperature of space of means of thermostat).
Satellite TV with rich program of (fashion, sport, music of news) so that the stay of customers is pleasant. The
rooms allocate complete sound-proofing (because vitrification triplex solar-e, this has as result and better sound-proofing and better heat insulation). In all the
rooms exists the use of electronic lock that provides for the biggest
safety of access.
31 AVGUSTU - OCL/ LARISSA
TEL 2410 257071 -4
FAX: 2410 257074. Special price for agents and groups for repeatedly overnights one is for free. Special price for agents and groups, for 10 overnights during a month one night is for free.
In the big
lounge room of our hotel our customers can enjoy our rich morning from the 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.