| My Λαμία | ||
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| State | Greece | |
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| Region | Central Greece | |
| Territory | Phthiotis | |
| Altitude | 67 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 947 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 74 939 (2001) | |
| Prefix tel | 30 22310 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 351 00 | |
| Time zone | 2 | |
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My is a city of Phthiotis.
To know
Lamia is located almost in the middle of the distance between Athens (211 km) and Thessaloniki (295 km).
Many of those who come to Lamia pass through the much more famous location of Thermopylae, in memory of the Spartan glory during the Persian wars.
How to orient yourself
Lamia (Central Greece): full screen map.
The heart of the city is represented by the 1 Eleftherias square from which a series of pedestrian streets branch off. To the north-east of this is the castle perched on a hill visible from the whole city. South of Eleftherias is Lamia station.
How to get
By car
From the north you can take the 
albeit still nearing completion, to then be placed on the state road 
.
From the east is there 
coming from Thessaloniki which then continues south up to Athens.
From the west, the National Road 
.
On the train
By bus
- 3 Bus station (KTEL).
How to get around
What see
- 1 Lamia Fortress (Kastro Lamias).
- 2 Archaeological Museum. Inside the fortress
- 3 Memorial of Leonidas and the 300 Spartans (16 km south of the city, in the hamlet of Thermopylae.). This monument, placed in what was then the Thermopylae pass, recalls the sacrifice of the 300 Spartans led by Leonidas who stopped the Persian advance for a few days. The memorial also includes other small monuments located in the surroundings.
- 4 Fortified hill of Kolonos (In front of the memorial of the 300). Going up this hill there are other inscriptions in memory of the battle and you can also have a better view of the area.
- 5 Battle of Thermopylae Information Center (A short distance from the Memorial of the 300 Spartans), @[email protected].
3 € (Mar 2018). 
Winter: Mon-Fri 8: 00-17: 00, Sat-Sun: 09: 00-17: 00. Summer: Mon-Fri 8: 00-19: 00 Sat-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. This small virtual museum shows visitors videos with special glasses that show the stages of the Battle of Thermopylae in 15 minutes.
3 € (Mar 2018). 
Winter: Mon-Fri 8: 00-17: 00, Sat-Sun: 09: 00-17: 00. Summer: Mon-Fri 8: 00-19: 00 Sat-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. This small virtual museum shows visitors videos with special glasses that show the stages of the Battle of Thermopylae in 15 minutes.Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Take a bath in the thermal waters (A short distance from the Thermopylae monument.). Free (Apr 2018). Always open. The name Termopoli in addition to evoking the place of the battle, also recalls the presence of thermal springs still present today. The waters are particularly warm and there is a strong smell of sulfur in the surrounding area which characterizes the properties of the water. 100 meters away, heading west, following the path is another point where you can get closer to the water.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Fresh, Riga Fereou 8 (Along the pedestrian street), ☎ 30 2231 021333. Excellent place for food to be eaten quickly such as: ice cream, crepes, rustics.
Average prices
- 2 Odos Oneiron, Makrygianni Str (In the central square), ☎ 30 2231 044244.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Neon Astron Hotel, 5, Laou Square, ☎ 30 22310 26245.
- 2 America Hotel, 12, Patroklou Str, ☎ 30 22310 26765, fax: 30 22310 45837.
- 3 Thermopylae Hotel, 36, Rozaki Angeli Str, ☎ 30 22310 21366, 30 22310 26393, fax: 30 22310 2664.
- 4 [link not working]Elena Hotel, 6, Thermopilon Str, ☎ 30 22310 25025, 30 22310 27175.
- 5 Delta Hotel, 41, Kapodistriou Str, ☎ 30 2231 021 600.
Average prices
- 6 Samaras Hotel, 14, "Athanassiou Diakou" Str, ☎ 30 22310 28971-3.
- 7 Athina hotel, 41, "Rozaki Aggeli" Str, ☎ 30 2231 027700.
- 8 Fthia Hotel, 5 "Andrea Papandreou" Str, ☎ 30 22310 53111.
Safety
Right next to the thermal waters there is a refugee camp. While this does not pose a problem, caution should always be exercised to avoid unpleasant circumstances.
Pay attention to crossing the state road to access the Thermopylae Monument.
How to keep in touch
Around
- Delphi
- Thebes
- Chalcis
- 6 Ossios Loukas monastery (Ὅσιος Λουκᾶς) (36 km from Delphi, about 50 min by car.), ☎ 30 21 3052 2228, fax: 30 2267021164. 10:00-17:00. It is a beautiful World Heritage Monastery famous for its relics and splendid mosaics.
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