ヴォロス、ギリシャ
ヴォロス、ギリシャ
Lying along the shores of the Pagasitikos Gulf, Volos and its surrounding area are steeped in history and myth. Towering Mount Pelion was believed to be the hunting ground of centaurs and other mythological creatures. And it was from here that Jason led his mighty band of Argonauts on their fabled quest for the Golden Fleece. Even mere mortals have accomplished seemingly inhuman feats. Awesome monasteries, built atop the towering rock pinnacles of Meteora, remain as testaments to man's faith. Six of the original structures, including St. Stephen's, are still inhabited.
The results of wind erosion or eons' worth of gravel deposits, these mysterious formations are truly a wonder to behold. Meteora is usually translated as meaning "mid-air."
見所
- Meteora Monasteries
- Volos Museum
- Makrynitsa
- Milies Village
More about Volos, Greece Points of Interest
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Meteora Monasteries -
The word Meteora translates as "hovering in the air" and that is just what the region's medieval monasteries seem to do. Built high atop towering rock pinnacles they were once virtually inaccessible.
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Volos Museum -
This fascinating museum houses finds from early 20th century and modern archaeological excavations in Thessaly ranging from jewelry, household utensils, and statuettes to entire tombs.
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Makrynitsa -
Narrow cobbled lanes, colorful shops, gurgling fountains and a main square overlooking stunning views of Volos and the Pagasitic Gulf make Makrynitsa on Mt. Pelion, a popular tourist attraction. Makrynitsa is known as The Balcony of Volos.
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Milies Village -
Milies is a mountainous traditional village, filled with lush vegetation, mainly consisting of plane trees, olives and pine trees. Milies is also notable for being the terminus of the narrow gauge Pelion Railway.