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  Larissa Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larissa (Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa) is a prefecture of Greece, in the periphery of Thessaly.
It is bounded by the prefectures of Kozani to the northwest, Pieria to the northeast (both in Macedonia), the Aegean Sea to the east, Magnesia to the southeast, Phthiotis to the south (in Central Greece periphery), Karditsa to the southwest and Trikala to the west.
Lake Voivi is situated in the southeast and is a lagoon dividing the Thessalian Plain and the Pelion ranges, and with the prefecture of Magnesia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Larissa_Prefecture   (339 words)

  
 Larissa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larissa (Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa, (Turkish: Yenişehr-i Fenar) is the capital city of the Thessaly periphery of Greece, and capital of the Larissa Prefecture.
Thus in Greek mythology, Larissa or Larisa was vaguely personified as a daughter of Pelasgus, though no specific myth was connected with her.
Larissa was the headquarters of Ali Pasha during the Greek War of Independence, and of the crown prince Constantine during the Greco-Turkish War of 1897.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Larissa   (646 words)

  
 Wikipedia: Thessaly
Thessaly (Θεσσαλια; modern Greek Thessalía) is one of the 13 peripheries of Greece, and is further sub-divided into 4 prefectures.
The prefecture lies in northern Greece and borders Macedonia.
Its geography consists of a ring of mountains surrounding a central plain: Trikala and Larissa lowlands.
www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/t/th/thessaly.html   (327 words)

  
 Larissa - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Alternative meanings: Larissa in mythology was a daughter of Pelasgus; Larrissa is a moon of Neptune; 1162 Larissa is an asteroid.
Larissa or Larisa (Greek: Λάρισα) is the capital city of the Thessaly periphery of Greece, and capital of the Larissa prefecture.
Larissa or Larisa prefecture features the Tempe Valley, and the NE part of the Peneus River.
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 iqexpand.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Alternative meanings: Larissa in mythology was a daughter of Pelasgus; Larrissa is a moon of Neptune; 1162 Larissa is an asteroid; Larissa is also a first name.
The highest temperature ever recorded was ae 45.2°C and the coldest was at -21.6°C amounted to 66.8 K. In the summer, Larissa is often the warmest in Greece and the winter and the coldest are not rare.
The skking resort of Pilio is to the east and is the closest resort which is 59 km E. The southern part, the northern part, and the northwesternpart are heavily covered with forests while the central, the southwestern, the western and the southeastern part are covered with fertile land that is callled the Thessalian Plain.
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 Thessaly - Larisa
Larissa is the capital of Larissa prefecture and is on the right bank of river Pinios and at the north-east of the fertile Thessalian valley.
Larissa was the capital of Pelasgiotida, one of the four tetrarchies of Thessaly and prospers in the 6th and 5th century B.C. and during the Byzantine era.
In the prefecture of Larissa are produced cereals, cotton, tobacco, vegetables, wine and raki (Tirnavos) which is considered one of the best in Greece.
www.hellogreece.net /english/thessaly/larisa.html   (190 words)

  
 The Investment Framework Article 3
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchies of Troizinia, Kythera and Lavreotiki), that part of the Prefecture of Corinth bordering on the Prefecture of Attica as far as the Corinth Canal, the Prefecture of Thessaloniki except that part west of the River Axios and the eparchy of Lagadas.
Certain communities of the eparchy of Lagadas of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, the eparchy of Troizinia, the municipalities of Methana and Poros and certain communities of the Prefecture of Attica.
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchy of Troizinia, the islands of Aegina, Spetses, Hydra and the eparchy of Kythera), the Prefecture of Thessaloniki (except the eparchy of Lagadas and certain communities).
www.hri.org /MFA/economy/etba/article3.htm   (850 words)

  
 The Pre-Games Training Guide, Greece 2001-2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Prefecture of Larissa is the largest of Thessaly and borders with the Prefectures of Pieria, Kozani, Grevena, Trikala, Karditsa, Fthiotida and Magnisia while the Aegean Sea washes its eastern part.
Larissa is one of the most fertile and richest places in Greece; its inhabitants are mainly are employed in agriculture, and the wines of the area are well known for their quality.
The most important city and its capital is Larissa, while other places of interest are the emerald valley of Agia and the town of Agiokampos with its endless beach, the Tempi suspension bridge over Pinios River, in a beautiful scenery of lush vegetation and idyllic Stomio.
www.athens2004.com /files/trainingguide/en/byregion/460000.htm   (153 words)

  
 Larissa on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Larissa Lazituna le 24 février Les skieuses de fond russes Larissa Lazutina et Olga Danilova, contrôlées positives lors de.
Larissa Bond arrives at the AOL Time Warner center on Columbus Circle to attend its Grand Opening Gala, in New York, on Wednesday, February 4, 2004.
Larissa Lazutina from Russia celebrates her gold medal victory at the women's 30km classical cross country race Sunday February 24, 2002.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/l/larissa.asp   (810 words)

  
 greece larissa hotels, car rentals, travel agents, information, map larissa (thessaly) greece
The prefecture of Larissa is an ideal destination for those who enjoy touring all year round.
Larissa belongs to the geographical district of Thessalia
The town of Larissa, which is the capital of the prefecture, is outspread on the infinite plain, which crossed by the river Pinios.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/thessalia/larissa/index.php   (250 words)

  
 The Ultimate Larissa - American History Information Guide and Reference
Alternative meanings: In Greek mythology Larissa was a daughter of Pelasgus (see History, below); Larissa is a moon of Neptune; 1162 Larissa is an asteroid; Larissa is also a first name.
It is the second largest prefecture in area in Greece, exceeded only by Aitoloacarnania.
The skiing resort of Pilio is to the east and is the closest resort which is 59 km E. The southern part, the northern part, and the northwesternpart are heavily covered with forests while the central, the southwestern, the western and the southeastern part are covered with fertile land that is called the Thessalian Plain.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Larissa   (482 words)

  
 FARSALOS to TROY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Built at an altitude of 160 m at the northern foot of Mt Narthakios, Farsala is located in the southern part of the Prefecture of Larissa.
The county of Farsala is one of the 5 counties of the Prefecture of Larissa.
It neighbors the Prefectures of Fthiotida, Magnesia and Karditsa.
www.achilles.gr /new_farsala_en.htm   (431 words)

  
 Larissa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Larissa was a researcher in the field of parapsychology...
Larissa was born in the city of Riga in Soviet Latvia...
The name Larissa was common to many Pelasgian towns.
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 Larissa-my town, 07/05/05, But yes, but no, but yes, but no, but yeah
Larissa, a region of unique natural beauty, pulses with wooded mountains, has a large fertile plain that is crossed by river Pinios, and has various extended beaches as well.
The prefecture of Larissa belongs to the geographical district of Thessalia – it is the largest one – and borders with Pieria and Kozani in the north, Grevena, Trikala and Karditsa in the west, Fthiotida and Magnissia in the south and the Aegean Sea in the east.
Larissa is a modern, cosmopolitan, town with interesting sightseeing.
blogs.warwick.ac.uk /akyrtzoglou/entry/larissa-my_town   (655 words)

  
 MAGNESIA FACTS AND INFORMATION
The modern Magnesian capital is the city of Volos, and the homonymous prefecture includes the Almyros plain, Nea_Anchialos archaeological excavations, the Pagasetic_Gulf, the Mt. Pelion peninsula and the Sporades islands.
It is bounded by Phthiotis in the southeast, and Larissa in the west and north.
It is one of the prefectures that is bounded with only two prefectures.
www.palfacts.com /Magnesia   (214 words)

  
 The Pre-Games Training Guide, Greece 2001-2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Prefecture of Hios, Island of Hios, City of Hios
Prefecture of Cyclades, Island of Syros, Town of Hermoupoli
Prefecture of Dodecanese, Island of Kos, Town of Kos
www.athens2004.com /files/trainingguide/en/bysport/aq.htm   (1080 words)

  
 Ethnographical Historical Museum of Larissa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
It was established in 1974, when a small team of Larissians founded the Ethnographical Society of Larissa, respecting their place, its tradition and history.
The Museum is located in the same place until today but soon is going to move to its new building which was constructed particularly to house its collections.
he Ethnographical Historical Museum of Larissa is managed by a five - member board directed by Lena Gourgioti, archaeologist - ethnographer, who was the pioneer of the Museum's foundation with the help of her husband, Georgios Gourgiotis.
www.culture.gr /4/42/421/42101/421019/e4210191.html   (652 words)

  
 Bee Group S.A. - Company Web Site
The Local Authority of the Prefecture of Larissa, which is the client of the present project, has as one of its main responsibilities the promotion of tourism of the Prefecture of Larissa which has several value-worthy locations for visitors and infrastructure for both mass and alternative tourism.
In this manner, they could present “live” historical information from the prefecture and mainly from areas which are attractive for tourists, as well as, other locations which have merit.
After a competition was held, the promotion of tourist locations in the Prefecture of Larissa was undertaken by Bee Group.
www.bee.gr /projects/casestudy_detail.en.asp?CSID=8   (290 words)

  
 larissa car rental larissa rent a car thessalia car rentals greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The city of Larissa is the capital of the Larissa prefecture, the largest prefecture of the district of Thessaly (Thessalia), situated at the heart of Mainland Greece.
During your visit to the city of Larissa, we suggest you see the acropolis - which is located on the hill of Agios Ahilios -, the paleochristian basilica of the fortress, the Episcopal mansion, the two ancient theaters and of course the monument - museum of Hippocrates, the father of medicine.
Some other attractions of Larissa city are the Pinios River and the park of Alcazar, the museums and the art gallery, the houses and the central square.
www.greece-rent-a-car.com /larissa.html   (182 words)

  
 Greek in Greece. Greek Language School in Larissa, Greece.
Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, lies atop a site that has been inhabited since the tenth millennium before Christ.
Other places worth seeing in the Prefecture of Larissa are the enchanting emerald valley of Agia, idyllic Stomio with its bottomless springs and Agiokambos and its enormous beach.
Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, is among the most beautiful cities in Greece.
www.studyabroadinternational.com /Greece/Larissa/Greece_Larissa.html   (715 words)

  
 Rxpress - Category:Prefectures of Greece - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The main article for this category is Prefectures of Greece.
List of the prefectures of Greece by population
List of the prefectures of Greece by population density
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 Facts about topic: (Greek car number plates)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Until 2003, taxis used L-DDDD and was aligned with the prefecture and was colored red.
KX Dodecanese (A group of islands in the southeast Aegean Sea) prefecture- Kos (An Indian unit of length having different values in different localities)
MH Lesvos (An island of eastern Greece in the eastern Aegean Sea; in antiquity it was famous for lyric poetry) prefecture- Limnos (A Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea; famous for a reddish-brown clay that has medicinal properties)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/greek_car_number_plates.htm   (1082 words)

  
 Larissa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
So when Carol Modrall, grandmother of Carrasco's daughter Chasity's best friend Larissa Trevino, approached Carrasco about letting her daughter appear in the...
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SEATTLE, WA Ð LOG Records artist and singer/songwriter Larissa Lam performed her unique blend of pop, rock and soul at the Rockrgrl Conference (www.rockrgrl...
www.wikiverse.org /larissa   (233 words)

  
 VT Prefecture of Larissa Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
When 659,148 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else.
I hope to split July and August between Athens and Larissa.
Any suggestions, tips, etc. would be welcomed, especially in regards to Larissa and how to deal with the crush of the Olympics.
forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-485-1-Travel-Prefecture_of_Larissa-1-forum.html   (120 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Thessaly (Θεσσαλια; modern Greek Thessalía) is one of the 52 prefectures of Greece.
Its geography consists of a ring of mountains surrounding a central plain: Tríkala and Larissa lowlands.
Mycenaean settlements have also been discovered, for example at the site of Iolcos (near Vólos).
www.informationclub.com /encyclopedia/t/th/thessaly.html   (299 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Larissa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The skiing resort of Pilio is to the east and is the closest resort which is 59 km E. History
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Larissa; all previous versions may be viewed here.
They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Larissa   (767 words)

  
 LARISSA - location in (GTP) Greek Travel Pages
Airport, Military airport, Prefecture capital, Province capital, Town hall, Cathedral house
In the back one can see a monument created by the artist Filolaos Tloupas from Larissa.
A winter promenade in Alcazar park, Larissa city
www.gtp.gr /LocPage.asp?id=12816   (75 words)

  
 Larissa hotels - Prefecture of Larissa Greece - clickhere.gr
Larissa hotels - Prefecture of Larissa Greece - clickhere.gr
For more information, "click" on the name of each hotel you are interested in
DIONISSOS HOTEL is located in the city of Larissa, in the center of Greece.
www.clickhere.gr /hotels-greece/destype.asp?Accommodation=Larissa-Hotels   (130 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Larissa, Greece, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
113,090), capital of Larissa prefecture, E Greece, in Thessaly on the PiniOs River.
It is an agricultural trade center and a transportation hub, linked by rail with the port of VOlos and with ThessalonIki and Athens.
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Larissa, Greece
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