Pyli - Elati - Pertouli
PYLI A passage from the plain of Trikala to the mountainous region of Southern Pindos. However, you should not be in a hurry to cross it! Pyli is a small…
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Great Meteoron or Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour
It is the most important monastery of the area, which gave its name to the wider region and preserves rich relics, stunning frescoes and significant buildings such as the refectory…
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Varlaam Monastery - The Rival Force
Opposite the Great Meteoron, at a slightly lower altitude, lies the Varlaam Monastery, which rivals it in size and grandeur. The monastery took its name from the hermit Varlaam, the…
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Rousanou Monastery - Privileged Location
The origin of its name remains unknown, but it is certain that the Rousanou Monastery (or Roussánou) is built in a prominent position, in the heart of the stone forest…
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Varousi – The Old, Good Trikala
Memories of an aristocratic past and deep folk songs walk hand in hand through the narrow, picturesque alleys of the old town that spreads along the foothills of the Byzantine…
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The French Bridge of Trikala
Built between 1886 and 1888 by French engineers of the Thessalian Railways company, the bridge was constructed to unite the two banks of the Lithaios River , connecting the old…
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