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The Nea Anchialos, Demitriada, Mikrothives are its towns Magnesia, close to his city Volos.
THE Nea Anchialos is a seaside town and a small port in the NW. inland of the Pagasitic Gulf, SW. of Volos, in the prefecture of Magnesia, which was founded in 1907 by its refugees Paleas Anchialos. Today it belongs to the municipality of Volos and has a real population (2001) of 6,409 inhabitants.
At a glance
History
In the area where the present town extends, in the past two cities flourished, Pyrasos and the Christian Fthiotides Thebes.
Ancient finds prove the continuous human presence from the Neolithic years until today. Archaeological excavations have found the remains of large houses, remnants of masonry, ceramic utensils from the classical, geometric to the Neolithic era.
In 217 BC. Pyrasos was destroyed by the troops of the Macedonian King Philip V, together with the neighboring Fthiotida Thebes. Very quickly, a new city developed in the same area. Initially it was named after Fthiotida Thebes. In the years of Christianity the name becomes Thebes which, due to distinction from Thebes of Boeotia, changed to Thessalian or Christian Thebes. The new city quickly developed into an important Christian center. It was set on fire and destroyed in the middle of the 7th century, during the time of the Slavic movements in Greece.
Among the most important archeological findings of the area, are considered the many basilicas that the archeological dig showed and which are placed chronologically in the 5th and 6th century AD. A special feature of these constructions are the interesting mosaic floors which, thanks to the efforts of archaeologists, are still preserved in excellent condition. the size of Fthiotida Thebes but also its importance in antiquity.
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Archeological findings
To date, 10 important monuments of the ancient city have been identified:
- the citadel of Pyrasos
- the basilica of Hope
- the complex of public buildings
- the episcopal palace
- the basilica of St. Dimitriou
- hypocaust-bath
- high school and bathroom
- paved avenue with a "piston" store of the basilica
- villa
- Basilica of Archbishop Peter.
But also outside the walls there are important buildings: the cemetery basilica (basilica D '), another basilica, 5th in a row, villa of the 3rd-4th c. close to the sea, bath and extensive mosaic floors east of the wall, another avenue with shops SE of the wall, cemeteries with vaulted tombs carved on the sides of the hill or underground chambers with shrines - sarcophagi from tracheon, 6th century. Of particular interest are the various mosaic floors with their interesting technique. These contribute to the consideration of the archaeological site of Nea Anchialos as a characteristic site for the study of this decorative species.
The above findings in the archeological sites along the road that crosses N. Anchialos and leads to Volos, behind the market, outside the wall, at the western end of Nea Anchialos and on Stavridi Street to the vegetable gardens, to the south.
Entertainment
What will you buy
Where are you going to eat?
Ouzo - Tsipouro Restaurants
- Galaxy, Diamantopoulou 2 (On the beach), ☎ 30 2428076232. Ouzo teverna restaurant
- Yusuri, Maltese (At the park), ☎ 30 2428077534. Tsipouradiko
- Master, Hellenic Air Force 75 (In the center), ☎ 30 2428076762. Tsipouradiko
- Port, Κασνέτη (In the beach), ☎ 30 2428077541. Tsipouradiko
Restaurants - Taverns
- Alexander, Mayor Stavridis (In the beach), ☎ 30 2428076752.
- Daedalus, Maltese (On the beach), ☎ 30 2428076816.
- Serenity, Diamantopoulou 2 (On the beach), ☎ 30 2428077538.
- Manos, Freedom 52 (On the main road), ☎ 30 2428076576. Tavern
- Mina, Papadopoulou 24, ☎ 30 2428076092. Tavern
- Nikos, Diamantopoulou 1 (On the beach). Ouzo tavern restaurant
Where to go for coffee - drink
Where will you stay?
- Laodameia Hotel, ☎ 30 2428078800, e-mail: [email protected]. Overlooking the Pagasitic Gulf, 4-star hotel.
- Προτεσσίλαος, 8, kasneti Str, ☎ 30 2428078780, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. View of the Pagasitic. Free Wi-Fi. from 45.00 €.
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