One of the main cultural centers of Larissa is the Archaeological Museum. It has gathered the most valuable exhibits discovered by researchers in the region. The opening of the museum took place in 1924, initially it occupied the old monastery building. The museum was non-public for the first 30 years of its existence, only researchers and scientists could visit it. The museum became available to the public in 1957, its collection has expanded hundreds of times over the years. It is continuously replenished with new exhibits found in the region even today.
A very beautiful old mansion houses the Folklore History Museum whose collection is also striking with its diversity. This museum is one of the largest of its kind in Greece, housing a unique collection of folklore exhibits that was established in 1974. Rich collections of national costumes of various periods, traditional musical instruments and craft attributes are kept within its walls today. The museum's collection currently consists of about 20,000 exhibits, and it is simply impossible to see them all within one tour. The museum holds many thematic programs, among which there are special ones for children. It also serves as a permanent venue for interesting workshops on traditional crafts.
The city has many unique religious attractions, including the ancient Temple of Saint Achilles. It was built 300 years after the death of Achilles, near the tomb of the patron saint. The ancient temple almost entirely lies in ruins on the top of a hill. Local residents are still considering these places as sacred, associating many amazing legends and stories with them. On religious holidays, many pilgrims always come to worship the ruins of the temple.
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