ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - Sesklo

 
The Neolithic settlement of Sesklo developed over the hill "Kastraki" and the surrounding area. Inhabited since the mid-seventh millennium until the fourth millennium BC In the Middle Neolithic period (5th millennium BC) the settlement is spread over a large area of ​​at least 100 acres. Over the hill "Kastraki" there are the stone foundations of houses, which are usually small with narrow alleys between them, forming squares at some points.
The settlement was located at the end of the 19th century. The first excavations were made in 1901-1902 by Chr. Tsounta on the hill of Kastraki. In 1956, D. R. Theocharis began new excavations on the hill since 1972 and searched the surrounding area outside the hill, where they discovered a large settlement of the Middle Neolithic era.
The finds from the excavations that followed made the settlement of Sesklo one of the most important Neolithic settlements in Greece and Europe. The pottery found in the village formed the basis of subperiods dating mainly to the Middle Neolithic whole of Greece. The settlement in the Middle Neolithic acquires large area. This period coincides with the familiar "Sesklo culture" characterized by an increase of ceramics and improved technique of firing ceramics. Characteristic is the extensive use of stone tools and abundant use of obsidian from Melos.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - Dimini

Dimini whole has given the most complete picture of a Neolithic settlement date.
The archaeological site of Dimini first became known for the remains of a Neolithic settlement on the hill. The pottery found the basis for the chronology of the Late Neolithic subperiods around the Greek world. Particular debate has developed concerning the operation of circular enclosures surrounding the settlement.
The last years have revealed a very important large Mycenaean settlement identified with the ancient Iolkos. Excavated well built houses on either side of a big way. In the Neolithic settlement were excavated mainly in the beginning of the century by V. Stai and Ch. Tsounta (1901 - 1903). Excavated in 1901 by V. Stai the vaulted tomb on the hill. The vaulted tomb, known as "Lamiospito" was excavated in 1886 by Lolling and Wolters. In 1977 continued the excavation of a Neolithic settlement by Prof. G. Hourmouziadis. In 1980 began the excavation of the Mycenaean settlement on the North-Adrimi Sismani, which continues today.


The most important monuments of Dimini are:

The large and well organized settlement of the Late Neolithic.
It is located 5 km southwest of Volos and is built with an early concept planning.He has excavated extensively. The houses were excavated on the hill, surrounded by enclosures that are built in pairs around the hill. Inhabited by the end of the fifth millennium BC In south-west of the hill with the Neolithic remains in an area of ​​over 100 acres and has been the most important relics of the Mycenaean settlement in the area, which, according to the excavator - identified as ancient Iolkos. "Megaroid" homes built with the same orientation on either side of a wide street. The settlement dates to the 15th-12th centuries BC
Vaulted Mycenaean tomb.
Located in the northwest of the hill with the Neolithic settlement. Should be attributed to the kings of the Mycenaean settlement. Several large, well-built, with a relieving triangle and shrine built inside. The upper part of the structure has collapsed. Dated to the Late Helladic IIIB2 period (second half of the 13th century BC).
Vaulted Mycenaean tomb ("Lamiospito").
Located 300 meters. hill west of the Neolithic settlement. It survives in better condition than the previous one. Although it had been plundered rich finds, including gold jewelry, beads and necklaces made of glass, ivory and bronze weapons components. Dated at HR IIIA2 period (second half of the 14th century BC).


Modern Monuments - close proximity (MUSEUM THEOFILOU)

It is a stone mansion roofed with wooden roof covered with slate tiles and "Byzantine style". It is a three-story rectangular plan. Parts of the floor made of "tsatma"-a lightweight construction made of wood and mortar-protruding from the sides of the base and create the "enclosed balconies" of folk architecture. The top floor is decorated with frescoes of the great high-quality folk painter Theophilos Hadjimichael.
It was built in 1835. Originally owned by Anastasi Hadjianastasiou. In 1905 he bought John Short, who made some modifications, according to classical standards prevailing at the time, both in interior design, especially in the ground floor, and on the front of the mansion. In 1962 it was declared a historical monument. In 1965 bought by the Ministry of Culture. In 1966 works were murals of maintenance and repair of the building-mounting. New repair of the mansion was 1988-1990. It is open to the public and serves as a "Museum of Theophilus."

SKI CENTER PELION

 
The ski center of Pelion was created by the Greek Mountaineering Club of Volos in 1967. Since 1997 the management of the center has undertaken the Development Company of Magnesia. The peak ski hosts are Agriolefkes 1471 meters in altitude. The point that most ski resorts are the lowest here is higher with all the advantages and disadvantages of this specificity. Although relatively small, its position among the traditional villages makes it ideal for the whole family.
It has two aerial lifts with one seat, a two-seat aerial lift and two ski. As well as parking facilities, ambulance, helicopter landing pad, shelter - house - cafeteria.All tracks are connected with the parking.
TRACKS
1. Thetis: 400.
2. Jason: 350.
3. Panorama: 1045m.
4. Falkonera: 635m.
5. Beginners: 250m.
6. Slope resistance (Lang - Lauf): 5000.

The ski center is located in the middle of the distance between Athens and Thessaloniki sees two "seas" Pagasitikos Gulf and the Aegean Sea. It lies 27 km from Volos, 12 km from Portaria, 20 km from Zagora and 2 km from the mountain village of Hania.

ART CENTER GIORGIO DE CHIRICO

The Art Center Giorgio de Chirico, owes its name to the great Italian painter born in Volos.
The three floors of the building permanently exposed to the art gallery of collector Alexander Damtsas, with about 500 paintings from all the major artistic movements of this century. These projects are divided into engravings, maps and documents for the region, in works by Greek engravers Volioton projects, and Thessalians Magnisioton kallitechnon.To most of the donations cover the works of Greek artists of the 19th and early 20th century. In other areas of the Art Center hosts regular art exhibitions of varying interest.

PUBLIC LIBRARY ZAGORAS

The historical library of Zagora was founded in 1762 and located near the central square of Zagora, behind the church of St. George.
The idea belonged to John Principality, spiritual people of the region, which is sent from overseas books of his personal collection to the vicar of Holy Sunday in Zagora, to be used by students and others who like it. These books were the first library material. Later, with the cooperation of Patriarch Kallinikos Zagorianou C, re-entered into the so-called Higher School of Greek Literature, which was formerly the village, and housed in the monastery of St. John the Baptist.
The building is known as the King's School, where he studied because Rigas Fereos. The material, over time, enriched with books affluent residents and monasteries. Later eminent men donate new collections, among them the brothers Cassavetes, the poet Peter Zagorian Magnes, his brother, author Apostolos Konstantinidis etc.
In 1955 the library and made public under the Ministry of Education. The library contains 5 000 manuscripts and incunabula. At the same time, lending department operates with 14 000 titles, and at times professors and many authors used the library material for the studies and work.


Entomology Museum ATHANASIOU Koutrouba

It is the result of years of occupation of Athanasios Koutrouba the collection of insects.
The museum is unique in Greece and one of the most organized of the Balkans. It is well known in the scientific world that deals with the subject. The collection is constantly enriched with new species. It now contains 35,000 different insect orders, especially, however, Lepidoptera, belonging to more than 10,000 species, subspecies and races and are classified according to international rules of Entomology Statistics.
The exhibits come from many parts of Greece and Europe but also from other continents. Gathered during trips he Dr. A. Koutrouba has occasionally made.
You will see categorized in the continent, insect class, family, genus and species, the exhibits. Among them are rare or unique specimens. Among them Thysania Agrippina South America, the largest butterfly in the world with open wings 37-40 cm.



MUSEUM OF FOLK POTTERY ECO. B. IN ANETOPOULOU LEHONIA

The Folk Pottery Family of Vas Anetopoulou Lehonia in Pelion Magnesia implements two programs aesthetic and environmental education, which are aimed at students and Athmias Vthmias Education.
The first entitled "crafting a planet worth living" are three skill levels (Elementary - High School - High School) and is intended for the personal experience with the use of mainly clay and other media (trash art), for creating a world of human action. 5 participation fee per student.
The second, entitled "Panorama of the World Climate Crisis" is a presentation of contemporary environmental problems (deforestation, acid rain, pollution, global warming, consumerism, etc.), using new communication technologies (computer-Widescreen - Internet) . The program seeks the active participation of students with a presentation by groups of environmental scenarios for their region, Greece, Europe, the planet (creative combinations of environmental problems and outlets). 6 participation fee per student.
Each program has been developed with such flexibility, so that a larger or smaller adjustments depending on the school unit, participating in it.



ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE DIMITRIADI

In Pagasitiko Bay, located 1.5 km south of the city of Volos, is the Demetrias. The space it occupied the city began to be inhabited by the late Neolithic era.
The perimeter of the walls includes an important prehistoric settlement Magoula Pefkakia, dating from the late Neolithic to the Mycenaean period.
Because of the current position was developed and became an important trading post - port, through which it communicated with the Thessalian hinterland regions such as Thrace, Asia Minor, the Aegean islands and southern Greece, especially in the later phase of the Bronze Age.
Dimitriada got its name from the name of its founder, Besieger Demetrius, who in the early 3rd century BC cohabitation small villages in the region to create a city in a strategic location, strong economic and political. The city flourished as an economic, commercial and political center is from 217-168 BC, decline in the 6th century AD and abandoned.
The excavations began in the late 19th century and are still in the area have revealed many details about life and organization of the city.
The Wall
The Apostle Arvanitopoulos extensively excavated the wall, which is reinforced with square towers and around the city in all its extent. The city wall, built evenly-structured, saved almost throughout except for a section on the north side.
Written tombstones
On the wall were written by famous tombstones of Demetrias, which were used as building material to repair the wall later. These columns give much information about life in Demetrias, handling foreign city, the technique of large paintings.
The Memorial
The memorial, on the rocky hill west of the ancient theater, consists of a rectangular courtyard and a central building that was lined with marble decorated Ionic. It is speculated that it was a tomb - mausoleum, which was left unfinished and destined for cult hero of Mason City, the deified Demetrius.
The Theater
The theater is an important area of ​​the city. Constructed in the early Hellenistic period, in the first half of 3rd century BC and repaired at least four times until the second half of the fourth century AD, when it was finally abandoned. The scene was two floors. The ground floor is divided into three rooms. West of the scene is saved ypothemeliosi the foreground. The orchestra has a diameter of 24.15 meters, a floor of beaten clay and perimeter drain. The first row of seats is made of gray marble, while the remaining limestone.
The Aqueduct
The massive engineering project built to supply water to the city is probably a creation of the early fourth century AD Today only the pillars, on which is built based channel carrying water from Pelion to Demetrias.

The Palace
The palace stands on a hill in the eastern part of town. At the highest point of the hill has revealed a peristyle court with Doric columns on three sides of which opened the apartments and on the north side are the workshops and a large bronze drain.
The building had two floors. In the four corners there by a strong tower. To the west of the complex of colonnaded courtyard at lower terraces extend the other rooms of the palace complex, also on two floors. The walls of the building were decorated with frescoes gray, red, white and yellow color imitated marble slabs.The palace was abandoned in the mid-second century BC, ie at the end of Makedonikis dominance in Greece. A portion was used in Roman times as a cemetery.


ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Athanasakio

The Museum of Volos was founded in 1909 with a donation of Alexios Athanassaki, to be stored therein written tombstones that came from the cemeteries of the ancient city of Demetrias (3rd century BC.). In the seven halls together findings from archaeological investigations began in Thessaly in the early 20th century. and continuing until today. The building is neoclassical and the plans prepared by architects J. Skoutaris P. and A. Angelidis.
Along with the rich and diverse exhibits, special interest in the Archaeological Museum of Volos, the mode of exhibition hall of the Neolithic objects and the room with representations of the tombs, giving visitors the opportunity to have more direct contact with the ancient and understand with ease of operation.
The Archaeological Museum of Volos An educational program for pupils of primary school which has as its theme: "Neolithic culture: Once Upon a Time in Sesklo and Dimini".
Its collections include:
• A collection of Paleolithic artifacts from all over Thessaly
• Room for the Neolithic Age (figurines, vases, pots, clay models etc.)
• Two rooms with representations in tombs seasons.
• A collection of gold jewelery
• Collection of painted funerary columns Demetrias.
• Collection of releif funerary and votive columns
• Collection of clay, bronze and glass vases of all periods.
• Collection of coins from Thessaly and other areas of the ancient world.

ROOM 1
Exposed objects from recent excavations in prehistoric coastal settlements (Petromagoula) in burial mounds (5th century BC.) And mortuary temples (5th - 3rd century BC.)

ROOM 2
The main exhibits are written tombstones from the ancient Demetrias, wonderful examples of Hellenistic art (3rd century BC.), And even vases with painted decoration and jewelry from Mycenaean times (second millennium BC) and the time

ROOM 3The exhibits give information about the evolution of man in the Neolithic era and activities in key sectors such as construction of houses (see building materials), food production (see the tools and pots) and exoparagogikes activities (see figurines, jewelry).ROOM 4Exposed funerary columns written by the ancient Demetrias with pottery, clay figurines, jewelry and sculptures from the Hellenistic and Roman periods (3rd century. - 4th century AD.)ROOM 5Design representations presented graves inform the development of funerary monuments from the prehistoric to the Hellenistic period (3rd millennium - 3rd century BC.)ROOM 6Graves carried away directly from the excavation site with the skeletons of the dead and give offerings around information on burial customs.ROOM 7Representative samples exhibited plastic Thessalian Archaic and Classical period (5th and 6th century BC.), And even bronze tributes from Panthessaliko temple of Athena Itonias friendship Karditsa. Still be exposed illustrative material from the Paleolithic and Neolithic period from the plain of Thessaly and the banks of the river Peneus.

MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY Tsalapatas

Creating Industrial Museum aimed at development and promotion of plant and machinery of the old potteries.Includes the following locations:• Clay Sanders• Clay Filtration Tanks• Boiler• Production Room• Old Dryers• New Dryers• Microwave HOFFMAN• Support Area - Microwave auxiliary functions• Attic Furnace• Mill (and ramp)• semi-outdoor space exhibitionIn the above sites maintained mechanical equipment plinthokeramopoieiou designated preserved in its entirety from the Ministry of Culture and has been preserved with the same resources DEMEKAV.The museum would be completed in the future and other exhibits of industrial history of the city.The operation of the Museum of Industrial History plinthokeramopoieiou Tsalapatas developing new forms of tourism (cultural, educational, school and special interests), depending on the elevation of the historic district of Old and enhancement of the archaeological wealth of the region. The aim is to increase the average residence time in the city of tourists passing now directed to Pelion and Sporades.Tour of the Museum VisitThe aim is to show how the plant in different modes depending on the method of processing raw material (wet - dry clay processing), the energy used (steam - electric) and the associated machinery of bricks and tiles or method of drying products (old - new dryers).The organization of the visit follows the path of the production process, to give the visitor the opportunity to understand how the plant and production stages.The entrance to the complex made from the production site. Admission is generated in a controlled lobby entrance. This is a semi-outdoor space between the building and production information offices and public administration which are generated in the space under the ramp. The production area is a museum situated where the mechanical equipment remains in place after the required maintenance.From the production site visitors have the opportunity to visit the boiler room where he keeps the character of the remaining museum. And in this place the mechanical equipment is kept unchanged.From the production hall, the visitor can visit the largest portion of the stored old and new drying kilns.Then one may be completed within the visit of the complex entering the most interesting part, the famous bakery Hoffman. This is the main museum area of ​​particular interest and after surgery recovery furnace keeps the museum full of character.In the attic of the oven, along with part of the museum, created public gathering space and art exhibitions.  FOLK ART MUSEUM KITSOS MAKRI
The "Kitsos Makris Folklore Centre" located at the home of folklorist located in Anavros in Volos, Kitsos Makris Street 38. Includes folk art collection, his library, consisting of 4,000 volumes of books and archives, with 2,500 slides and 4,000 photographs, many of which displayed treasures of our folk tradition that does not survive today.After his death in 1988 and following his own desire, above all donated by his family, along with the house that is home to the highest spiritual foundation of our region, the "University of Thessaly," in order "FOLK CENTER KITSOS away "to act as Folk Museum and Research Center.The house of Kitsos Makris was built in 1955 by architect Argiris volioti Philippides. This is a two-storey house 180 sq.m. area Exemplifies house inspired by local architecture of Pelion, in which traditional morphological data used and regenerated in the modern part of creation, without the sterile copying of the houses morfokratiki subsequent years.Here is a great consistency paved roads in this area during the interwar period, the great modern Greek architect Dimitris Pikionis, who along with Angela Hatzimichali in Folklore, Aristotle Zachos, painter Fotis Kontoglou and many others formed the group "Back Roots on "the principles which embraced some younger architects, including Argyris Philippides.Includes ground floor space of folklore collection, office, kitchen recently reached the office, the dining room and living room, while the first floor there are three bedrooms and toilets.The rooms of the house really give the "stigma" of Kitsos Makris. It is a place of expression and creation. Some of them were decorated by him with frescoes, mosaics and ceiling paintings, the most interesting of the great frieze of seating, as he writes "The painting represents this circumstance Volos and Pelion not like seeing eyes, but like always in the heart of Kitsos Makris, who worked in the spring of 1959. There took pains to describe accurately. Wanted to sing .. "The folklore collection includes about 560 items of folk art which come mainly from the area of ​​Pelion, dating from the 18th and 19th century. Some of them can be considered as one of a kind for the region, as the great fresco Pagonis, dating to 1832 and was the main theme of the painting of the mansion paraspitou Drakeia roses in Pelion, representing cities and villages of Greece, as Chalkis, the talent, the Duke and others. This fresco is the premier project of painting decoration of secular architecture of Pelion. It is the only example in the area was saved thanks to the zeal and untiring efforts of Kitsos Makris hundred feet from the painting surface that existed before. Below are the paintings of Athanasios Pagonis, son of the former, which come from his family home in Drakeia, dating to 1870 and depict landscapes of the Thessaly plain, and one of the most popular portraits ethnergeti Rigas, the work itself.Theophilos Hadjimichael"The three captains Symfiliothentes" mural (1898)Also the most important exhibits of the collection are 25 works by the painter Theophilos Hadjimichael, who lived in the region of Magnesia by the end of last century until 1927, he left permanently for his country, Mytilene.The Kitsos Makris, who was among the first scholars of Theophilus in 1939 started the rescue and protection of creatures and the collection includes some of his most important works as "The three captains symfiliothentes" (1898), "The Honeymooners "- which represents the pair-Gerampini (1919)," The Robert and Julia "(1899)," The greeting of May "(1919)," The landing of the "Otto" - painted in navy bag, "The East - The Other Pasha in the lake of Ioannina - painting on canvas band. Also, pictures of the most important Theophilus "Madonna and Child" and many fragments of wall paintings all come from the region of Pelion and give us a complete picture of the work of the painter in Magnesia.
Also important is the collection of paper images, which are printed from copper matrix (engravings) cutting of Mount Athos and then the monks had various tours. In the collection of engravings including two sided molds are the only surviving in the region.The position has been collected and the last of the popular artists of our region, the naval architect Nicholas Christopoulos (1880 - 1967), with 16 works depicting the characteristics of ships, mermaids and other nautical themes primarily.Finally, the folk art collection filled with Byzantine icons and small objects such as wood carvings and representative samples of religious art. With various everyday objects (spoons, castling, crooks) and metalware (giorntania, brooches, bracelets, brooches, wedding crowns, amulets) all worked with traditional techniques such as engraving, wrought, cast, perforated, filigree and niello technique. Also with various bronze objects, ceramic dishes and utensils, musical instruments, engravings, embroidery and a host of other objects covering the entire range of handicrafts.The decoration of the house filled with works of famous painters such as neo Gkeskou of Malamou, the Theologian, and works of the engraver and ceramist Tassos Valsamaki Panos.In 1996, the University of Thessaly assign the re-opening collection of folklore and other objects in a working group composed by the sculptor-restorer Demetris Zachariou, Dimitri Paliouras architect and painter-restorer John Papaioannou, who together with his daughter, folklorist k . Skotinioti Thalia Makri-organized the exhibition in the ground floor and staircase.The main objective of the working group was to maintain the warm atmosphere of home, and character gave him Kitsos Makris and alongside a modern museum idea to expose the collection in a manner that promotes and publicize the popular culture of our region. The subjects were divided into thematic sections, which is easily understood by the viewer, while teaching for the knowledge of the fate and evolution of our folk art.Thus, in the field of folklore collection placed in the highest zone of the frescoes by Pagonis, Athanasios Pagonis and a mural by unknown artist Ambelakia (1790), to be located as far as possible to the original natural height, and inserted between the two elaborate polychrome Plaster skylights of the 18 th century, in order to distinguish between issues.In the middle band placed the works of Theophilus, the "King Fereos" by A. Pagonis, woodcuts, and adding images with jewels, while the sealed windows of the room and stood in displays in which the exposed silver wreaths, bronze objects, musical organs, "kokones" from dough, church carvings and other objects.Finally, in the lower zone were placed on both sides of windows, which were exposed for security reasons all items of metalware, daily use, woodcuts and several small items into thematic sections, while the third exposed side of the chest carved paintings, bronze and ceramic objects and collection with carved crooks.Theophilos Hadjimichael "The Honeymooners" 1919The office space, small but full of books, photographs and memorabilia, was the favorite place of work and creativity of the great folklorist, so it `was selected to maintain the style and character he had given himself Kitsos Makris to" own "the this site. The only intervention was the placement of the band of Theophilus' East - The Other Pasha in the lake of Ioannina "above the window.In the lobby area of ​​the collection was exhibited by the ceramic plates, engravings and two informative texts of Kitsos Makris for Theophilus and Pagonis. On the wall of the staircase were placed the works of Nicholas Christopoulos while on the same floor space as etchings, the copper matrix, the sailor bag with the "Landing of the" Otto "of Theophilus and the table with" Averof ". The dining room and living room have the form of Pelion "Doxato" with carved arches and built masterly carved ceilings of the 18 th century (from his home in Bad Drakeia which has been demolished). Here is the showcase of the personal belongings of Kitsos Makris, images of his life, his writings and the honorary distinctions. The other walls were decorated with the works of contemporary Greek artists.The creation of this multi-dimensional work of Kitsos Makris, a valuable partner and supporter until the last moment, was the companion of his life Kyvelli, which continues to this day with great warmth introduces visitors to the secrets and magic of folk art. The desire of Kitsos Makris and commendable decision to donate his family's rich folklore collection, library and archive with the house at the University of Thessaly, covering a wide gap in our city for the approximation of our cultural heritage.
Kitsos MakrisThe Kitsos Makris was born in 1917 in Larissa and from 1926 until his death in 1988, lived in Volos. He was involved in the work of the painter Theophilos and in 1939 published his first book entitled "The Painter Theophilos," which was the first Greek study on this issue. With the help of his wife, Cybele, who is a photographer, captures the monuments of folk art of Pelion. During the occupation took place in the National Resistance. Pioneered the establishment of "democratic cooperation" and three times elected City Councilor.He was the Director of the National Annex Thessaly Greek Handicrafts Organization. He traveled throughout Greece and abroad in search of the interactions and developments in our folk art. He had more expertise in folk artwork, moving to broaden its economic and social background.

Railroad Museum of Thessaly

The Railroad Museum of Thessaly, situated on the first floor of Volos railway station, built in 1882, designed by Evaristo De Chirico. On the first floor, which served as a residence for the stationmaster and each was given as a museum after pressure from the "Friends of the Train," exhibited objects and documents of the era that no longer have a functional role but are little treasures for historical reasons.It is one of the last classic buildings where neighbors with other social buildings - like the Town Hall, Town Hall, Municipal Theatre, the Municipal Conservatory, Art Center Giorgio de Chirico, the library of the University of Thessaly - then becomes a unique urban in Spirer buildings. It also works as a spiritual time machine taking us emotionally to a period of social, economic, cultural, commercial development, which was associated with a new era of the steam.The statue of the goddess Athena in combination with the artistic signature of Evaristo de Chirico, gives it a uniqueness expressed by conversion into a museum.The area will see rare photographs, bills, records, historical documents, books and unique architectural designs of the 19th century railways, photocopying papyrus and many other rare documents of the era depicted in the time course of the railroad. 'Works of Evaristo de Chirico and his associates, with pen and watercolor, are artistic treasures. Items such as uniforms era, old telegraphs, wooden and bronze ticket tickets, watches and orografoi stations, machine parts and lights, gauges of each era, all objects that once had functional significance, now a museum artifacts that reveal the human wisdom and love to improve the living and communication. An era that leaves hints of nostalgia to the memory of past and a lesson for the younger and shows the important role the railroad played in developing the city.The Museum is still in its infancy but thanks to the tireless effort and enthusiasm of El Members and members of the committee G.Antoniadi, A. Nari, N. King, G. Damigos, M. Karathanou, augmented with material and intends to development as a modern museum. Goal is to keep the space open to the public for visits and its usefulness as an event venue, speeches, lectures, film screenings with relevant material and anything else that could play a role in cultural events.Events such as art photography exhibition entitled "The train of Pelion. In the footsteps of Evaristo "in collaboration with the" Friends of the Train, "the meeting" Thessalian Railways - Giorgio de Chirico "in collaboration with the Municipal Center for Historical Documentation and combined with the opening of the museum by the then mayor Pitsiori D. The lecture by Professor of the University of Thessaly C. Haritos on "The Museum today. Current trends in museum education, "and highlight the cultural center. The intention of creating library where people can learn about anything relating to the area and the history of railways, the city and the relationship with Giorgio de Chirico in the exhibition of artistic work includes figures from the historic train of Pelion , are intended to appear for Greek and foreign art lovers.In this effort, has an important role to offer everyone whether ordinary citizens or public body to become more culture and strength of our city .. 

MUSEUM THEOFILOU

It is a stone mansion roofed with wooden roof covered with slate tiles and "Byzantine style". It is a three-story rectangular plan. Parts of the floor made of "tsatma"-a lightweight construction made of wood and mortar-protruding from the sides of the base and create the "enclosed balconies" of folk architecture. The top floor is decorated with frescoes of the great high-quality folk painter Theophilos Hadjimichael.It was built in 1835. Originally owned by Anastasi Hadjianastasiou. In 1905 he bought John Short, who made some modifications, according to classical standards prevailing at the time, both in interior design, especially in the ground floor, and on the front of the mansion.In 1962 it was declared a historical monument. In 1965 bought by the Ministry of Culture. In 1966 works were murals of maintenance and repair of the building-mounting. New repair of the mansion was 1988-1990.

Train of Pelion 

This is a tiny (width 0.60 m) train line starting in Volos, an end to Apples (28 km distance) and intermediate stations and stops at some villages on the route. The itinerary includes great for their time engineering projects: bridges, tunnels, retaining wall, etc., embedded in a rich natural environment of Mount Pelion. The stations are of great architectural interest and rolling stock (which is kept in perfect condition until now) is unique in Greece.The construction of the line began in 1881. The first piece of Volos to Lechonia delivered in 1896 and the remainder by Apples in 1903.Designer and manufacturer of the project was the Italian engineer Ernesto de Chirico, father of the famous painter Giorgio de Chirico. The operation was instrumental in the development of settlements and continued serving until 1971.Since 1985 began the effort to restart the train. Had repair of rolling stock (already completed) and maintenance of lines and the buildings which still continues.In 1985 it was declared a historical monument. 

"THE HOUSE OF THE ROSE" - MUSEUM OF THE HOUSE PAINTER CHRYSOULAS Zogia  

  Chrysoula Zogia born in Volos in 1914 and is the obvious influence of teachers and Nikita Gryspou Vikatos especially in her early works are portraits and drawings.The Red House Rose and exterior murals, located on the corner and Vlahava A.Gazi in Volos, is characteristic of the artistic temperament of the painter. Through its mandate, desire, expressed by the opening of the covenant in 1992, the property was given to the Municipality of Volos to be used as a museum, gallery and form a kind of cultural heritage for future generations. 'As she wrote in her last poem, "I believed that beauty in the body disappears, never to work" and the handwritten note in his will, saying "This concerns the preservation and promotion of my work, which is hidden inside the My Beautiful Soul ".The Board of Volos, in collaboration with the Cultural Organization in 1993, assumed management of the building while maintaining and formatting according to a gallery and had left instructions that she and the painter, the paints and furniture, Michael took the painter Vamvakaris from the Artistic Organization of Volos.The inauguration took place on 3/10/1994 with the exhibition "The House with Rose."    The nearly 250 works exhibited are paintings oil painting with subjects like "still life" portraits, homes and the area of ​​Pelion with flowering courtyards, inside houses, inside and outside Catholic and other churches which are mainly imprinted on the side of the stairway, ink drawings and pencil. Particular attention had the task of "Rose" oil on portable metal, "Conscience of the Unconscious Conscience" mural on plaster frame, "Hand Prints" inside stairway mural created by the hands of the workers of the house, painting abstract compositions, two portraits of painter by Nikita Gryspo, etc..The strong personality of Chrisoula Zogia are depicted throughout the house. In the bedroom closet, have kept her personal items - shoes, clothes, wigs, hats - in the kitchen on a shelf mounted painted bottles depending on the disposal, sanitation at the painted nude figures of both sexes on the leaves of the closet showing clearly the distaste for the male sex. In our office among others will see many honors and awards from the Greek and foreign space showing the wealth of experience in travel and sociability in contrast to the intense introspection. Even the doors are stamped with the staff of taste.

Traditional olive press CHATZIGIANNI 

 The Chatzigianni mill in the village near Portaria Katihori built in early 20th century and operated until 1976. Today water-powered mill and the two-storey building which houses the Museum of Rural Economy Katichorioou, renovated and operated for educational programs