Larissa

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Larissa (; Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa, pronounced [ˈlarisa] ) is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. The municipality of Larissa has 164,095 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa has a population of 268,963 (As of 2021). Larissa was a city-state in Greek antiquity, the ruins of which are among its main tourist attractions. It is also home to a number of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman buildings, reflecting its long history. Today, Larissa is an important commercial, transportation, educational, agricultural and industrial centre of Greece. The city straddles the Pineios river and north-northeast of the city are Mount Olympus and...

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