Larissa Attractions
![The Metropolitan Church of Agios Achillios in Larissa during the night.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-metropolitan-church-achillios.jpg)
Metropolitan Church of Agios Achillios
The church is St Achillios tomb and it was built in 6th century. He is now the town's patron saint. Worth a visit - the vista is quite nice too.
Bezesteni of Larissa
In the Ottoman years, Bezesteni was a covered market and Larisa's central square. With the passing of time, it was turned into a treasury and then a fortress.
![The statue of Bucephalus surrounded by bushes and flowers, having some blocks of flats of Larissa in the background.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-bucephalus-monument.jpg)
Monument of Bucephalus
Thessaly's plains were famous for their strong horses and Alexander picked up his here. The statue is a monument to their historical role.
![The statue of Hippocrates in Larissa made of white marble with trees in the background.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-hippokrates-monument.jpg)
Hippocrates Monument
A modern cenotaph ('empty tomb') memorial to the Father of Medicine who spent his later life in Larissa. Look for the tablet with Hippocrates' oath.
![The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa was made of white marble.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-ancient-theatre-a.jpg)
A' Ancient Theatre of Larissa
The biggest in Thessaly with a capacity of 10.000 spectators, the Ancient Theatre of Larissa was founded in 3rd century BC and open for 600 years.
![The remains of the ancient theatre of Larissa with blocks of apartments in the background.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-ancient-theatre-b.jpg)
Β' Ancient Theatre of Larissa
The earlier ancient theater dates from the 1st century BC, the years of Roman emperor Octavian Augustus. A nice area with taverns and bars.
Platamon Castle
East OlymposMedieval fortress that dominates the landscape of Platamonas and has a great history. Definitely stop by for a picture as the place is not open to public.
![A small pond with fountains and surrounding trees in the Alkazar park of Larissa.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/larissa-alcazar-park.jpg)
Alcazar Park
The contemporary urban park of Larissa serving both as a relaxation place as well as a training area for the city inhabitants.