Diachronic Museum of Larissa explained

The Diachronic Museum of Larisa (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Διαχρονικό Μουσείο Λάρισας) exhibits findings from the regional districts of Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa.[1]

Location

The museum is located on the southeastern outskirts of Larissa on Mezourios Hill.[2]

The Building

In 1984 an architectural competition for the construction of the museum was announced, which was won by the architect P. Fotiadis. The construction works began in 1996 and were completed in 2006. The old archaeological museum, which was housed in a mosque in the city center, closed in 2012. After the exhibits were moved, the museum opened to the public on November 28, 2015. The complex consists of three buildings, ranging from two to four floors. The total floor area is .

Arrangement of the finds

Important finds

Literature

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diachronic Museum of Larissa.
  2. Web site: History of the Museum.
  3. Web site: The Building.