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[impoliticwestie]

Aiolou

Part of a series of photographs that plays with the resonant visual pun of the shutter and its associations with the tradition of decisive moment photography by freezing figures walking through the urban landscape of the city of Athens as they pass in front of shuttered buildings, highlighting the economic decline of the Greek economy following the 2008 Crash.

[gemsofgreece]

I know we often talk about all the regions of Greece plus the Islands, but what about Thessaly region? It's so underrated even though it has Olympus, meteora, beautiful places, forests to go. Not only that but wasn't part of king Aiolou in the Odyssey?

This region in my opinion is not talked enough about it's culture and history i am sure even from ancient times it has given a lot to Greek history.

Yay let's give some love to Thessaly! I share your feelings. I like this region a lot. So let's make a post with cool facts about Thessaly.

But before that I would like to comment on why Thessaly appears to be overlooked. I think the reason is that Thessaly is in between two regions that have attracted so much the interest of historians. It is sandwiched between Argos, meaning all of south Greece with Athens and Sparta and all the load of city states, and Macedonia. It gets more or less the same treatment with Epirus. Furthermore, Thessaly's biggest power is also its weakness. Thessaly is what is considered the "breadbasket" of the nation. An essentially provincial agricultural area, vast as nowhere else in Greece, it did not intrigue as much as the other regions with their drama, polities, conquests or artistic and scientific achievements.

Cool facts about Thessaly:

Despite its later obscurity with historians, exactly because of its vast fertile land, Thessaly had some of the earliest advanced settlements in Europe during the Neolithic period, such as Sesklo (6800 BC) and Dimini (4800 BC).

In the Mycenaean Age, Thessaly was known as Aeolia. The dialect spoken was Aeolic Greek. The Homeric epics are written in a mix of Ionic and Aeolic Greek. Aeolic Greek was considered the ideal dialect for poetry and lyricism. Poets and Rhapsodoi would travel to Thessaly to find inspiration.

Thessaly has paramount significance for the Greek mythology. Mount Olympus is located where Thessaly and Macedonia meet, so this is where the Gods lived. Achilles was born and reigned in Thessaly (his kingdom encompassed Phthia and extended beyond the Thessalian borders into Hellas, the westernmost meeting point of Thessaly, Epirus and Central Greece). Centaur Chiron raised many heroes in Mount Pelion, which is the origin place of centaurs. Jason and the Argonauts embarked for their journey from the city of Iolcos (now Volos). And loads more myths are associated with Thessaly.

Thessaly was somewhere between the world of the southern city states and the Kingdom of Macedon. It was usually a kingdom too or dismantled in a few smaller kingdoms ruled by the tagoi, aristocratic warlords. During the early classical period, Thessaly started being influenced by democracy however after observing the rise of Macedon, the Thessalians essentially invited King Philip to incorporate the region into his sphere of influence and Thessaly returned into having one single powerful king.

It is kinda evident that the Thessalians just wanted to live their lives and were absorbed with their own matters, trying to stay away from most drama. That lack of drama earns them their obscurity. Of course there were microdramas between nobility and kingdoms and all that but honestly nothing in comparison to the southern mayhems or the excessive northern ambition. Despite their low profile, Thessalians were wanted in other Greek armies for their cavalry.

During Roman and Byzantine times, the region was constantly targeted by invaders including Slavs, Avars, Huns etc due to its fertile land. This made the Byzantine emperors often remove or transfer away foreign populations from the area and have Greeks from other regions to settle in, to reinforce the Greek element of the region.

Much like in all other eras of its history, Thessaly was somewhere in the middle during the stages of the Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire. It was incorporated to Greece after Peloponnese and Roumeli (Sterea Hellas) but before Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace.

Thessaly is a diverse land. It has a core of extended farmland dotted with hills and mountains as well as rivers and lakes, surrounded by a ring of big mountain ranges. At its west it expands to the Pindus mountains and their woodlands, at its north lies Mount Olympus and its east finds the Aegean sea and boosts a remarkable coastline. It also has three major islands, generally considered some of the most densely forested in the country and with beaches often featured in Top lists across the world. Sightings of seals and dolphins are common near its coasts.

Due to its geomorphology, the Thessalian plain gets some of the hottest temperatures in the summer and some of the coldest in the winter.

Thessaly is home to the most significant natural wonder of Greece. The rocks of Meteora. Meteora is a group of massive rock formations dating to the Paleogene era when this area was still part of the seabed, before the sea was pushed upwards and away. Meteora have been inhabited by monks ever since the middle Byzantine period. It has 20 Byzantine and post-Byzantine monasteries, out of which six are still in service. Aside from a natural wonder, the region is also a UNESCO world heritage monument.

After the independence, the region prospered due to being the largest farmland in Greece as well as having the third largest port in the country. It is the third most populous region after Sterea Hellas (which has Athens) and the large Macedonia (which has Thessaloniki). As a result, Thessaly is the only region in Greece with two major cities of about the same population, Larissa and Volos, the 5th and 6th largest cities of the country respectively, in close proximity. Larissa boasts an ancient past associated to Achilles and is the metropolis of agricultural and industrial Greece, all while buzzing with nightlife and a lot of student life. The also mythologically rich Volos is the Thessalian port, ensured with prosperity even during the hardship of Ottoman times, and is very notable among Greeks and those few foreigners who know for being surrounded from all sides by beautiful scenery, including very forested mountains, hills, extended shorelines, peninsulas, islands and numerous beautiful villages which combine tradition with a cosmopolitan flair.

The rest of the region is decorated by the rare outstanding mountainous beauty of Trikala, which also encompasses Meteora, and is one of the towns in Greece more focused on improving the quality of life for its citizens, often becoming a point of reference for other places. Karditsa with its traditional feel completes the quartet, offering access to the beautiful Lake Plastira and Agrafa mountains, some of the most unexplored and undisturbed, both naturally and culturally, regions of Greece.

And now some photos from Thessaly under the cut. Enjoy!

Various regions of Larissa

Various regions of Magnesia (Volos)

Various regions in Trikala

Various regions in Karditsa

Various regions from Sporades islands

All photos chosen randomly in Google search just to give you an idea. I do not own any of these.

Hopefully you enjoyed this tribute Anon!

Also, to anyone wondering "wasn't this supposed to be a farmland?", well yeah, it is by Greek standards. The farmland is indeed very big, it's just that if I showed many photos from the plain I would be running short of mountains and coasts. And also, Greeks typically don't take photos of their plains as often so I'd had to make a more strenuous search.

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The Greek Cuisine at Eatery Bairaktaris Aiolou 29 in the Heart of Athens

Indulge in the taste of Greece at Eatery Bairaktaris Aiolou 29, an enchanting culinary haven nestled in the heart of Athens! Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Greece as you embark on a gastronomic journey like no other. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, Eatery Bairaktaris Aiolou 29 welcomes you to uncover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine. From the moment you…

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[impoliticwestie]

Aiolou

Part of a series of photographs that plays with the resonant visual pun of the shutter and its associations with the tradition of decisive moment photography by freezing figures walking through the urban landscape of the city of Athens as they pass in front of shuttered buildings, highlighting the economic decline of the Greek economy following the 2008 Crash.

[tokeiso]

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— TEXTING STARTERS!

— — ⚠️: a text meant for someone else

In her frustration and slight disorientation following a minor disaster, she’d scrolled way too fast over Mariko’s name.

TO: Sun // FROM: Setsuna

    > Please watch out for the broken spot in the concrete on Aiolou Street.

    > My foot was caught and I fell over, knocking a line of people down in front of me.

    > I think I just scratched a knee, but I’d really like a cup of tea right now.

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It's all appropriate old-style food from scratch. There's absolutely nothing attractive about any of the meals, however you leave feeling warm, nurtured and really delighted. The interior is a mess of old photos, paper cuttings and ornaments, consisting of two beer bottles rescued from the restaurant where Mattheos formerly worked, now in the buffer zone, years after it was abandoned.

On a wet Monday in January, the restaurant had lots of residents, and Mattheos buzzed from table to table, greeting everybody by name and full of energy. "If you wish to be a success you have to do what you like, and I like what I do. That's why I'm up and cooking at five every early morning," he stated.

Indicators on Vegan Home Page - Vegan 4 Life - VEGAN ONLY FOODS IN You Should Know

What an odd name. Why not simply call it Manas Kouzina, Mom's Kitchen, and be done with it? Well, like whatever connected with this brand-new Athenian eatery, which opened at the end of August opposite the big butter-colored church dedicated to St. Irene (Agia Eirini) on Aiolou Street, the name was, January 2, 2013Athens, Dear Culinary Backstreets, Both my husband and I are vegetarian and we are preparing a journey to Athens.

Will it be possible for us to eat some of that beautiful Greek food? What sort of standard vegetarian dishes, August 20, 2012Athens, Editor's note, July 2013: Regretfully, this classic Athens dining facility just recently closed down, a victim of the Greek financial crisis. Our Athens correspondent bids a fond goodbye to Doris here.

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Muse, Paphos Muse is a favourite of Paphos's stylish young things at night and upscale fans of long lunches. Inside, its modern black and white dcor enhanced by pink lighting offers it a vibe, while outside its huge balcony covered in sails has big comfy chairs and tables that look right out over the shoreline of Paphos.

Its food menu is restaurant in design and offers imaginative salad combinations, sizzle meals and healthy eating alternatives. Try the incredible chicken souvaki (kebab) soaked in yogurt and herbs, and served with Muse's own take on chip medallions. Full Article continues through to the gooey desserts. Great white wines finish the picture.

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Sur les traces de la belle Arethis à Γραμπιά

Sur les traces de la belle Arethis à Γραμπιά

Extrait d’un livre grec sur l’histoire de Karystos et des environs. Au départ je voulais raconter l’histoire du turc et de la belle Arethis et ça s’est étoffé au fur et à mesure. Textes du livre et de Wikipédia.Grampiá (prononcer Grabia) Mekounída.La route Agios Nikolaos de Karystos (rue Aiolou) nous emmène à Dumnonia. Après le pont de Dremonia, la route mène à Grampia et à Malkounida. Puis…

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Aiolou & Evripidou #urban #city #spring #walk #breath #pandemic #movement2 #movement6 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNWsVAxLRdPtkZ0J-ubZ6DgTvUXoauZ2InKHKA0/?igshid=i5a22w5pp456