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TRIKALA. OUR CITY. MAP. TRIKALA. TRIKALA. Trikala is located in the centre of Greece It is the capital of the homonymous prefecture The population is 75.000 inhabitants. Trikala is the birthplace of Asklepius (1247 B.C.), the first doctor of humanity.
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TRIKALA • Trikala is located in the centre of Greece • It is the capital of the homonymous prefecture • The population is 75.000 inhabitants
Trikala is the birthplace of Asklepius (1247 B.C.), the first doctor of humanity
A part of the famous in Ancient times Asclepiion (sanctuary ) has been found in Trikala
The visitors can start their walk in Trikala from the Central Square.
They can see the metal Central Bridge in River Litheos that it is constructed in 1886 by French Mechanics
…the road will bring them to the castle that it was constructed during the Justinian era and they can have a panoramic view of town
…down of the castle there is the old and traditional quarter of Trikala, “Varousi” with many characteristic houses and old churches
In the south entrance of the town there is the Osman Sah Mosque that was constructed by the famous architect Sinan Pasha
…also in town there are Folclor Museum, Art Gallery and Municipality Public Library with more of 30.000 books
…Furthermore a Complex Cultural Centre had been done in an old Mill called “Matsopoulos” in which many cultural activities take part.
From this year on, this building will host one of the biggest Christmas events . . .
North of Trikalathere is METEORA, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
In the around mountain area “Pindos” there are also many beautiful areas protected by NATURA program of EC.