Volos
Volos is the capital and economic center of the
Magnissia prefecture in Thessaly. Thanks to its
privileged position at the foot of Mt. Pelion on
the Pagasitic gulf, it is a good base for enjoying the
sea, wooded slopes and green valleys that surround it.
As for the derivation of the word "Volos", which
according to a Byzantine historian of the 14th century
was called "Golos", there are several theories. The most
widely accepted is that it represents a corruption of
the Mycenaean lolkos.
Founded in mid 19th century, modern Volos, with 71.000
inhabitants, is a cheerful, lively town, soundly laid
out with pleasant broad streets. The waterfront is an
ideal spot for a stroll. A modern coastal avenue
bustling with life, it is lined with pastry shops, cafes
and restaurants. From the suburb of Ano Volos, built up
the slopes of Pelion, the Pagasitic gulf and the town
below take on another dimension. Volos harbor is
particularly active. It is the main export center of
Thessaly and the scene of much commercial and passenger
traffic bound for the Sporades, the great ports of the
Mediterranean, Syria and other Middle Eastern cities.
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Volos (326 km.
from Athens, 215 km. from Thessaloniki) is the capital
and economic centre of the prefecture. Thanks to its
privileged position at the foot of Mt. Pelion on the
Pagasitic gulf, it is a good base for enjoying the sea,
wooded slopes, and green valleys that surround it. As
for the derivation of the word "Volos", which according
to a Byzantine historian of the 14th century was called
"Golos", there are several theories; the most widely
accepted is that it represents a corruption of the
Mycenaean Iolkos. Founded in the mid 19th century,
modern Volos, with 71,000 inhabitants, is a cheerful ,
lively town, soundly laid out with pleasant broad
streets. The waterfront is an ideal spot for a stroll. A
modern coastal avenue bustling with life, it is lined
with pastry shops, cafes and restaurants. From the
suburb of Ano Volos, built upon the slopes of Pelion,
the Pagasitic gulf and the town below take on another
dimension. Volos harbour is particularly active. It is
the main export centre of Thessaly and the scene of much
commercial and passenger traffic bound for the Sporades,
the great ports of the Mediterranean, Syria, and other
Middle Eastern cities.
Sightseeing
The Volos
Archaelogical Museum (tel.: (0421)28.563): contains a
rich store of finds from the Bronze Age, pottery of the
8th and 5th century BC, and 6th and 5th century
sculpture. For example, its collection of Hellenistic
grave stelai from Dimitrias is unique; their well
preserved paintings are considered among the most
important examples of ancient Greek art. Municipal
Gallery (tel.:(0421) 25.760): Housed in the Town Hall,
it comprises a fine collection of paintings, sculpture,
and engravings by modern Greek artists. Home of the folk
historian Kitsos Makris (tel.:(0421) 23.778) with works
by Theophilos, Christopoulos, Byzantine icons, wood
carvings and pottery. Pelion's old fashioned train: This
little train which used to connect Volos with Milies has
been put back into service over a short portion of the
old urban line. It would be running on special
occasions. The churches of Agios Konstantinos, Agios
Nikolaos, Metamorphosis and the chapel of Agia Triada.
At Anakasia, the Theophilos Museum with frescoes by the
great folk artist. At Alli Meria, the Velentza bakery
with wall paintings by Theophilos.
Around Volos
The lush area
around Volos is scattered with interesting
archaeological sites which history buffs will find very
rewarding, while the summer resorts bordering beautiful
beaches abound in picturesque tavernas offering local
delicacies. The azure sea is ideal for bathing.
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Vacancies
in Volos
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See also:
almiros