Larissa
Larissa is the seat of the General Secretariat of the Region of Thessaly. In the city of Larissa, ten departments of the University of Thessaly operate (following the abolition of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) with 4 Schools and 16 Departments), including the Department of Medicine and the Department of Biochemistry – Biotechnology of the School of Health Sciences, the Department of Digital Systems of the School of Technology, and others. The city also hosts the Regional University Hospital, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, the Municipal Theatrical Public Benefit Enterprise – “Thessalian Theatre”, and the Municipal Conservatory.
The city features the Folklore Museum and the impressive Diachronic Museum, which was inaugurated in 2015. The Municipal Art Gallery – G.I. Katsigras Museum is housed in a new building, which was inaugurated in 2003 by the President of the Republic.
The restoration of a characteristic industrial sample from the beginning of the century, the ‘Pappas’ Mill’, has been completed, and the city’s First Ancient Theatre is being rapidly uncovered.
Characteristic is the intense cultural activity through the actions of the Municipality’s legal entities, as well as the various activities carried out by organizations, associations, initiative groups, and sports clubs across all disciplines.
The redevelopment of the city center and the Fortress hill, utilizing traditional elements and extensive pedestrianization, highlights the city’s historical identity, as well as a vibrant commercial and recreational activity with positive effects on the morale of citizens moving through the city center.
The squares, parks, and green spaces in the neighborhoods, sports centers, kindergartens, KAPI (Open Care Centers for the Elderly), infrastructure projects, road construction, water supply, sewerage, biological treatment, natural gas, as well as intense urban reconstruction activity, have begun to yield positive results in recent years, giving Larissa the image of a modern European city.
Today, heading full speed into the third millennium and leveraging the favorable climate that is slowly but steadily establishing itself in the field of Local Government, Larissa, through the actions and initiatives of the Municipal Authority, strives to achieve a better social, intellectual, and cultural future.
In recent years, Larissa has faced the challenge of continuously adapting to rapid changes in the economic, social, and cultural landscape. The environment, employment, and improved quality of life conditions are becoming key elements in these developments.
The Municipality of Larissa has shown keen interest, activity, and initiatives in shaping a comprehensive policy that highlights these elements as central points, leveraging experiences and capabilities at national and European levels from numerous scientific bodies and local government organizations through research and application collaborations.
The Pinios River flows through the city.
