Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece

Places to visit near Lárisa

Lárisa is a city in Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece, home to about 144,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Frourio Hill (1 km), Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Β' Αρχαίου Θεάτρου Λάρισας (1 km) and Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα (3 km).

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Lárisa at a glance

Location
Thessaly district, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Population
about 144,651
Coordinates
39.6369° N, 22.4176° E
Places within 50 km
77 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lárisa

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Forts & heritage near Lárisa

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is Bezesteni of Larissa (1 km); the best-known is Frourio Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lárisa

37 churches within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is παλιός Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου (32 km); the best-known is Monastery of Agios Dimitrios Valetsiko (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lárisa

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is Titanos (28 km); the best-known is Mount Ossa Forest Complex (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Lárisa

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is Παραλία Στομίου (47 km); the best-known is Πλατιά Άμμος (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Lárisa

16 museums within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lárisa

13 caves within 100 km of Lárisa. The closest is Σπηλιά Μωριά (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lárisa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lárisa
  2. 1 km Γενί Τζαμί · mosque or dargah, Thessaly
  3. 1 km Frourio Hill · hill, Thessaly
  4. 1 km Bezesteni of Larissa · heritage site, Thessaly
  5. 1 km Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Β' Αρχαίου Θεάτρου Λάρισας · heritage site, Thessaly
  6. 3 km Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα · museum, Thessaly
  7. 3 km Back to Lárisa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lárisa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3390Bezesteni of Larissa (1 km)
    Churches1237παλιός Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Titanos (28 km)
    Beaches & coast517Παραλία Στομίου (47 km)
    Museums216Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα (3 km)
    Other attractions515Α' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας (1 km)
    Caves013Σπηλιά Μωριά (54 km)
    Buddhist sites412Agios Panteleimon Monastery (Thessaly) (40 km)
    Waterfalls19Xouxlos (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Boebeis Lake (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Γενί Τζαμί (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Κοιλάδα Τεμπών Λάρισας (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Pinios (11 km)
    Parks01Archaeological Site of Dimini (64 km)

    Lárisa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lárisa?

    Frourio Hill (hill, about 1 km), Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Β' Αρχαίου Θεάτρου Λάρισας (heritage site, about 1 km), Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα (museum, about 3 km), Γενί Τζαμί (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Α' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας (attraction, about 1 km), Bezesteni of Larissa (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lárisa?

    77 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lárisa?

    Bezesteni of Larissa, about 1 km by road; Frourio Hill (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lárisa?

    παλιός Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου, about 32 km by road; Μονή Αγίου Ιωάννη Θεολόγου (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lárisa?

    Titanos, about 28 km by road; Mikro Vouno (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lárisa?

    Start in Lárisa, visit Γενί Τζαμί, then Frourio Hill, then Bezesteni of Larissa, then Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Β' Αρχαίου Θεάτρου Λάρισας, then Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lárisa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

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