{"id":68900,"date":"2024-02-06T23:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/icso\/68900\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T19:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T17:54:23","slug":"ambelakia-where-something-unique-happened-in-the-whole-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/ambelakia-where-something-unique-happened-in-the-whole-world\/68900\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambelakia, Larissa: Where something unique happened in the whole world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ambelakia village<\/strong> in <strong>Larissa<\/strong> is located at the entrance of the <strong>valley of Tempi<\/strong>. They are built on the northwestern slope of <strong>Mount Ossa<\/strong>, at an altitude of 384 meters. They are famous for quite a lot, creating <strong>expectations for a trip to Thessaly.<\/strong> The impressive traditional mansions are one of them. It was there that the <strong>world&#8217;s first agricultural cooperative<\/strong> was founded in 1778. Taverns are also a pole of attraction, many plan to eat there while staying in other parts of the wider area.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/meteora-journey-to-the-monasteries-of-a-sacred-place\/56310\/\">Meteora: Journey to the monasteries of a sacred place<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Ambelakia village, Larissa and their special history<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68865\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-750x500.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-1140x760.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68865 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia.jpg\" alt=\"Ampelakia Larissa - Thessaly\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-thessalia-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The village of Ambelakia, a settlement with a special history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ambelakia took its name in the middle of the 14th century. The settlement is said to owe its name to the vineyards of the area, with the inhabitants engaged in viticulture at that time. The unique and special thing that happened in Ambelakia, and there is no exaggeration in the characterizations, was the creation of the first agricultural cooperative in the world! The &#8220;<strong>Common Fellowship<\/strong>&#8220;, as was its title. A pioneering move was made in 1778 and the reputation of the village went beyond the Greek borders, reaching the whole of Europe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68863\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-1024x681.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-750x499.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-1140x758.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68863 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas.jpg\" alt=\"Ambelakia, Larissa\" width=\"1220\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-1140x758.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walk through the alleys and you will get to know Ambelakia better<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An important factor in the economic development of Ambelakia was that during the Turkish occupation, the village was not inhabited by Turks. In this way, its inhabitants had managed to maintain some important privileges. They may have paid tribute to the Turkish conqueror, but they had freedom of self-government and as a result, they carried out economic activities that kept them at a high standard of living. Due to the financial strength of the area, several merchants actively participated in the financial support of the liberation struggle, while some were members of the Filiki Eteria.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Things worth visiting in Ambelakia, Larissa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68854\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-233x300.jpg.webp 233w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-795x1024.jpg.webp 795w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-768x989.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-750x966.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68854 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy.jpg\" alt=\"The Schwartz or George mansion Mavrou\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-795x1024.jpg 795w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-768x989.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-georgioy-mayroy-750x966.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Schwartz or George Mavrou mansion &#8211; Photo source: Wikipedia Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Schwartz or George mansion Mavrou.<\/strong> The mansion of George Mavrou or Schwartz is one of the most impressive houses in Ambelakia &#8211; for many, it is considered the most impressive. George Mavros was president of the cooperative &#8220;Schwarz&#8221; which was given to him by the Germans with whom he traded. The three-story mansion was built between 1787 and 1798.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68856\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-300x201.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-1024x686.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-768x514.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-750x502.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-1140x763.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68856 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts.jpg\" alt=\"Ambelakia, Larissa: The Schwartz mansion\" width=\"1220\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-750x502.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/archontiko-svarts-1140x763.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The impressive interior of the Schwartz mansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inside, it has wooden paneling, while the d\u00e9cor includes wood-carved ceilings and frescoes. It is considered one of the most important examples of traditional architecture in Greece \u2013 combining elements from the East as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68860\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-300x226.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-768x578.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-750x564.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68860 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi.jpg\" alt=\"Hellenic Museum - Maniareios School\" width=\"900\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi.jpg 900w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ellinomoyseion-maniareios-scholi-750x564.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hellenic Museum &#8211; Maniareios School &#8211; Photo Source: Website of the community of Ampelakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Hellenic Museum &#8211; Maniareios school.<\/strong> The school founded in 1749 in the village was named Hellenic Museum. In its halls were found and taught some of the greatest enlightenment teachers of the Greek nation &#8211; <strong>Anthimos Gazis, Grigorios Konstantas, Eugene Voulgaris, Neophytos Doukas, <\/strong>and <strong>Konstantinos Koumas<\/strong>. Hundreds of students studied there, covering the needs of the wider region, and were taught, among others, philosophy, ancient Greek, mathematics, and natural sciences. The investment of the people of Ampelakia in education was such that the community covered the publication of Anthimos Gazis, the &#8220;<strong>Dictionary of the Greek Language<\/strong>&#8220;, which was printed in Vienna in 1809. The school began to decline when the cooperative went bankrupt and years later its role was replaced by the <strong>Maniareios School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68858\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-750x563.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-1140x855.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68858 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion.jpg\" alt=\"Folklore and Historical Museum of Ampelakia\" width=\"1220\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/laografiko-istoriko-moyseio-ampelakion-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo source: Historical Folklore Museum of Ampelakia, Larissa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Folklore and Historical Museum of Ampelakia.<\/strong> The Folklore and Historical Museum of Ampelakia was inaugurated in 2001 to preserve the cultural heritage of the community. It is hosted in the mansion of Molas, which, according to the Facebook page Historical Folklore Museum of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/politistikosabelakia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ampelakia in Larissa<\/strong><\/a>, was bought by the couple Xenophon and Fani Kantonia and donated to the Folklore Museum. It has 9 areas for exhibiting objects and the exhibits travel the visitor to another era. Different and more glorious.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The taverns in Ambelakia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In Ambelakia you will find traditional taverns serving delicious dishes. There you do not go for the gourmet of the case but for the dish of the Greek countryside. The environment is friendly and the staff polite. If you prefer grilled flavors, you will eat <strong>kontosouvli<\/strong>, <strong>burger<\/strong>, and the rest of the established meat dishes. On weekends or holidays, some taverns have live music.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to get to Ambelakia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68869\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-1024x678.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-768x509.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-750x497.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-1140x755.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68869 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia.jpg\" alt=\"How to get to Ambelakia\" width=\"1220\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-750x497.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pos-na-pao-sta-ampelakia-1140x755.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The trip from Athens to Ambelakia lasts more than 4 hours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">Ambelakia village in Larissa is located 33 km after Larissa, at the entrance of the Valley of Tempi. After covering the 350 kilometers from Athens to Larissa, you will reach your destination after about 30 minutes. Expect the trip from Athens to exceed 4 hours and a quarter &#8211; it might take longer depending on the stops made.<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68867\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika.jpg.webp 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-1024x678.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-768x509.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-750x497.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-1140x755.jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68867 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika.jpg\" alt=\"Ambelakia Larissa - Archontika\" width=\"1220\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-750x497.jpg 750w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ampelakia-larisas-archontika-1140x755.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ambelakia of Larissa with its special architecture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The current image of the settlement may not coincide with its glorious past, but Ambelakia remains a destination that manages to marry yesterday with today. Walking in the alleys, you will feel the years of innovation and prosperity. You will return to the present but an important stop in the past. Because Ambelakia village has something good to tell you&#8230;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/litochoro-means-mountain-sea-honest-accommodation-and-good-taverns-for-food\/68087\/\">Litochoro means mountain, sea, \u201chonest\u201d accommodation and good taverns for food<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/karla-the-story-of-a-lake\/56236\/\">Karla: The story of a lake that people never wanted it!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/travel-to-katerini-a-beautiful-destination-for-all-seasons\/57108\/\">Travel to Katerini: A beautiful destination for all seasons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow ExploringGreece.tv on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ambelakia village in Larissa is located at the entrance of the valley of Tempi. They are built on the northwestern slope of Mount Ossa, at an altitude of 384 meters. They are famous for quite a lot, creating expectations for a trip to Thessaly. The impressive traditional mansions are one of them. 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