The main religious center of the city is the modern temple Ieros Naos Agiou Achilliou. The very first church was built on its site at the beginning of the 18th century. A few years after the consecration, it was destroyed by the Turkish conquerors, however, the townspeople have managed to restore it quickly. Later, the shrine was seriously affected by an earthquake that happened in the region in 1794. After the disaster, the temple and many other urban structures lay in ruins and there were no funds to restore them. The old church's reconstruction began only in the 20th century and was fully completed in 1941.
Now the temple is striking in its grandeur, it was built in compliance with the beautiful traditions of past centuries. Its exterior is adorned with unique elements of the decoration in the Byzantine style. Only authentic antiques were used for designing the interiors. In the evenings, the temple is artistically illuminated, so many come to admire the view after sunset. Every year on May 15, residents of Larissa celebrate a holiday in honor of their patron saint. On this day, they always hold solemn ceremonies in the temple.
Not far from the main city temple is an interesting Ottoman monument - the old covered market. The 15th-century historic building somehow managed to avoid destruction during major wars and numerous earthquakes. The market is still active, many tourists visit it just to admire its beautiful old design. It's hardly possible to leave the main city market that is striking with an abundance of goods without making a purchase. Here they present the best regional products, as well as popular souvenirs and all kinds of handicrafts.
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