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The first thing through which visitors come into contact with the cultural heritage of Volos is the bronze copy of Argo, done by the sculptor Nicholas from Pelion, in 1965. It is located at the start of the Volos’ promenade at the entrance of the Port Authority. It stands there as a reminder of ancient Iolkos, of the Argonautic expedition and...
On the way from the centre to Nea Ionia, you can see the impressive Odeum of Volos, one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings of the capital, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Since the 1900 it housed the National Bank of Greece, and in 1988 was renovated now hosting the Municipal Odeum of Volos.
Another remarkable monument to visit is the Town Hall of Volos. During a small tour around you will find engravings created by the famous engraver Tassos A. also work of other important artists, as well as photographs of the Old Volos, taken by Stephanos Stournaras
On the way to Portaria, on the 5th km and on your right, you will see the Hill of Episkopi which, as the ruins reveal, it was inhabited in the ancient years. The hill of Episkopi belongs to the Municipality of Iolkos. A cobbled path leads to the top of the hill. There is preserved until today, the ancient, three aisled Basilica without a dome...
You would like to discover the natural beauty of Pelion? The Moutzouris train has its four wagons ready for a 90 minutes ride from Lechonia to Milies and back, with one 15 minute stop in Gatzea. This historic train, which started operating at the beginning of the 20th century, goes through Pelion daily, from spring until autumn. The narrowest...
The library of Zagora is situated in the central square of the village. The library was founded in1762 by the benefactors Ioannis Prigos, who sent the first 800 volumes, and the Patriarch Kallinicus III who was from Zagora. Gradually many books were donated until the collection amounted to five thousand manuscripts and old scripts. It is worth...
Park of Agios Konstantinos is the oldest park of the city, designed by the architect N. Kitsikis. The most important aspect is that it is a place of entertainment and leisure for young and old. It is decorated with well looked after flower beds, playgrounds and cafes. It is important to mention that the first tree planting of the square, took...
