Considered to be a place with a significant history and tradition is the geographical region of Thessaly, which offers magnificent geophysical beauty, and a diversity of form in its terrain. It is situated in the heart of Greece and borders with Macedonia and Ipiro, extending as far as Sterea Ellada [central mainland Greece] in the south, overwhelming the traveler who visits, with images and scenery.
Its history ranges from the prehistoric age to the more recent ages. Near Larissa, and in particular by the banks of the River Pinio, Paleolithic tools as well as fossilized animal remains, belonging to the period [100,000-50,000 B.C] have been found. In Greek mythology, Thessaly was the home of the Centaur and the inaugural location for the Argonaut Crusade in Jason’s adventure to find the Golden Fleece.
The prefectures of Magnesia, Larissa, Karditsa and Trikala belong to Thessaly. Thessaly is the agricultural district with the most fertile terrain in Greece. It has rivers, mountains, an abundance of springs, elements with interchange austerely, giving way to the beauty of the other. Thessaly comprises one of the most beautiful and impressive areas within Greece, which during the last few years, tends to attract all the more tourists, who want to admire the complete harmonious relationship of man with nature.
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