Larissa is a city in central Greece and the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is an important commercial and industrial center and a transportation hub for the rest of Greece. A few kilometres east of the city is the archaeological site of the ancient city of Larissa, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Larissa is a very old city, with its origins dating back to the fourth millennium BC. It was founded by the ancient Phthiotic Achaeans. The city was the home of the poet Pindar and the philosopher Aristotle. In the late 19th century, it became the capital of the newly independent Kingdom of Greece. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1955, but was rebuilt and has since become a modern, prosperous city.
Larissa is a very attractive city, with a well-preserved historic center. The main square, Plateia Eleftherias, is a beautiful square with a large statue of King Otto
