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Prefecture Capital

Volos: After the devastating earthquakes in 1955, in which many of the older buildings where destroyed, after the earthquake the town rebuilt and today is a modern port and the principal town of the region. The mansions and the neoclassic houses that survived the earthquake are well preserved. Along the waterfront, there are many cafes, restaurants and pastry shops where one can refresh themselves after taking a pleasant walk around the city.

Places of interest in the city

The Archaeological Museum: on display are many fine artefacts from around the region, amongst them are ceramics and sculptures from the 8th and 5th century BC.

The Municipal Gallery: has a excellent display of paintings and sculptures by modern Greek artists.

The Kitsos Makris Folk Art Centre: has a wonderful display of items from the district, also paintings by Theophilos Hatzimichael and a frieze of Pelion by Makris.

The Pelion Light Railway: On special occasions, this small train makes the journey between Volos and Milies.

The Anavrou Park, the churches of Metamorphosis, Agia Triada, Agios Konstantinos and Agios Nikolaos are all worth a visit.