Kastri.
Kastri.
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127. Larissa, Aghios Achilleios basilica (Λαρισα, βασιλικη Αγιου
Αχιλλειου)
127. Larissa, fortress, Mid-Byzantine church (Λάρισα, Φρούριο,
μεσοβυζαντινός ναός)
127. Larissa, mosaic (Λαρισα, ψηφιδωτο)
been revealed, and also detected on the corner of Lapithon
and Garivaldi Streets; the wall can be visited. Beneath the sec-
tion at Nea Agora, part of a bath house, possibly of the 5th c.,
has been found. A second, smaller bath house is located on
Frourio hill and might be contemporary with the basilica there.
A naiskos, possibly of the late Mid-Byzantine period, has been
discovered in close proximity. In the city centre (Manolaki
Street) one more important Early Christian remnant has been
found: a large cistern, possibly constructed by Aghios Achil-
leios, who established many facilities for public benefit. Early
Christian buildings in the city of Larissa occasionally feature
remarkable mosaic floors.
128.
Kastri.
In the W foothills of Mount Mavrovouni, on a hill near the village
of Kastri, extensive parts of fortification walls are preserved fol-
lowing the shape of the hill, with towers at intervals. The area
within these walls is divided into three sections, formed by the
outer wall and two transverse walls. In the centre of the first
section there is a small church dedicated to Saint George,
possibly contemporary with the walls. This Byzantine settle-
ment was mentioned by Emperor John Cantacuzenus, when
it was occupied in 1333 by Constantine IX Monomachos, gov-
ernor of Thessaloniki.
