Park St. Constantine: The Agios Konstantinos Park was formed in 1920 by the architect N. Kitsikis. It is the former Square of George I and it is located in Volos Beach.
Achilleion: Achilleion cinema was built in 1925 and it still operates.
The Municipal Conservatory: The neoclassical building of the Municipal Conservatory was founded in about 1885 and in 1900 opened the National Bank of Greece.
Giorgio de Chirico Art Center: The Giorgio de Chirico Art Center is right next to the Municipal Conservatory and houses the Museum Alekos K. Damtsa. The museum hosts temporary art exhibitions and a permanent collection.
Anavros Park: The park includes samples of modern sculpture of Greek and foreign artists.
Complex Papastratou – University of Thessaly: The former warehouses of the mansion Papastratou at Volos Beach, house departments of the University of Thessaly and organized conference rooms.
Hall: The City Hall was built in 1970, creation of Dimitri Pikionis, and a genuine sample of architecture of Pelion.
Volos Castle: The Castle of Volos is located in “Palaia” district to the west of the city. It was built in the mid 6th centuryAD. and in thebasement garage of the multiplex Village you can admire the Roman Baths.
Athena statue in Volos Station: The statue of Athena was constructed in 1884 by the Italian sculptor G.Previsan and it was placed in the railway station on the occasion of the inauguration of the station. It is made with white marble and excellently crafted details.
Panthessalian Stadium: In modern Panthessalian Stadium, built for the needs of the Olympic Games, were held qualifying football matches in the 2004 Olympics organized by Athens.
Goritsa Hill: The hill of Goritsa is located to the east of the city of Volos and constitutes a natural hill, about 200 meters above sea level. At the top of the hill is the church of Zoodochos Pigi. From there the view is panoramic over the city and port of Volos.
The train of Pelion: The famous train of Pelion is a steam train called “Moutzouris” which was going through the route Volos – Milies for about 70 years. Today the train travels a shorter route linking Ano Lechonia to Milies. Do not miss a ride on the train where the path will enchant you and reward your choice …
MUSEUMS
Archaeological Museum: The Archaeological Museum Athanasakio was founded in 1909 and features exhibits from the prehistoric, Neolithic and Byzantine period. In the halls of the museum take place at intervals periodic exhibitons.
Folklore Museum: The Folklore Museum of Kitsos Makris is housed in the home of folklorist, at 38 Kitsos Makris Street, and belongs to the University of Thessaly. It includes unique exhibits of the folklore collection of the important researcher.
The House with the Rose: The Museum-Gallery of Chrisoula Zioga. It is the red house at the intersection of Vlahava and Gazi street known locally as the “House with the rose.”
Insect Museum: The Insect Museum of Volos is one of a kind in Greece and one of the best in the Balkans. It includes 35,000 different insect orders.
Typography Museum: The museum of typography of the newspaper “Thessaly”, since 1898 is housed in a room of 350 square meters in the industrial area of Volos and hosts one hundred years of daily history and technology.
Thessaly Railway Museum: The building of the railway station was built in 1884 and its form remains unchanged in time. At the station there is a museum with rare material from the history of railways in the region.
CHURCHES
Church of the Trinity: The Church of the Holy Trinity has unique murals painted by George Gounaropoulos. It is located near the hospital of Volos.
Church of Constantine and Helen: The Church of Constantine and Helen was built in 1936 and designed by the architect Aristotle Zachos. The elaborate architecture combined with its position to Volos Beach, made it a reference point for the city.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas: Visit the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which was the first church created by the architect Aristotle Zachos in Volos. The temple murals are of Agenor Asteriadi while in the courtyard of the church kept the old bell tower, designed by Italian sculptor Previsan 1884.
Church of Nativity of Mary: The Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos (Virgin Hole Goritsa) is dedicated to the birthday of Mary. The church is in a cave at the foot of Goritsa and is one of the city’s most picturesque.
Church AgiasTriadas: The Trinity is next to Achillopoulio Volos Hospital and is a Byzantine style chapel. Inside there are images of the artist Gounaropoulos painter.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Also at a short distance from Volos are the Archaeological sites of Diminio, Sesklo, Ancient Dimitriada and New Achialos.
The Neolithic settlement of Diminio is located 5 km from the city of Volos, on the northwest outskirts of the village Dimini. Also, in the southeast of the hill is the important Mycenaean settlement of Dimini. This city, according to the latest opinion, coincides with Iolkos, homeland of Jason.
The archaeological site of Sesklo is located 8 km west from the city of Volos. This is a prehistoric settlement built on the hill “Kastraki”. It is one of the oldest settlements discovered in Europe and it was first occupied in the mid 7th millennium.
The ancient city of Dimitriada, was one of the greatest cities of antiquity and it is located south of the Gulf of Volos, opposite to the modern city. Very important findings are the Ancient Theatre, the Palace, the Basilica of Damokratia and the remains of the Roman aqueduct, known as teeth.
Where the city of New Anchialos is built, it was developed the early christian city Fthiotides Thives which at that time, was an ecclesiastical center of Magnesia. Among the finds are preserved parts of early Christian churches of which it is worth mentioning the basilica of Bishop Peter, the Basilica of the Martyrdom and the mosaics which are in various churches and have various themes and impressive technique.
