Trikala (Greek: Τρίκαλα) is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. The city straddles the Lithaios river, which is a tributary of Pineios. According to the National Statistical Service, Trikala is populated by 81,355 inhabitants (2011), while in total the Trikala regional unit is populated by 131,085 inhabitants (2011).
Sights
- The Old City of Trikala, which consists of the districts Varousi and Manavika. Varousi was the Christian district of Trikala during the Turkish rule and is located at the foot of the fortress. Until 1930, this part of the city was considered as the noble district of Trikala and is now preserved in its entirety, with a large number of old buildings, built between 17th and 19th century, preserved until today . In this part are located the oldest churches of the city. Following the district Varousi up to the central square is the part of the city called Manavika, a neighborhood of the old city with a uniform architecture . Here are located some of the best restaurants and coffee bars in town.
- The archaeological site of Asklepieion of Trikke, the most significant and the most ancient of Greece, according to Strabo.
- The Byzantine Castle, built by Justinian onto the acropolis of ancient Trikke in the 6th century AD. Later it was rebuilt by the Ottomans, who in the 17th century placed a huge clock tower, which was accompanied by a bell weighing 650 kg (1,433 lb). In 1936, another clock tower was placed and today remains the trademark of the city, while offers a panoramic view to the city.
- The Osman Shah Mosque (16th century), building designed by Mimar Sinan. Behind the mosque stands the mausoleum of Osman Shah, nephew of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The mosque is now a monument protected by UNESCO and serves as a museum.
- The hill of Prophitis Ilias, a park with a nice view of the city and within walking distance from the city center. On this hill is situated the church of the Prophet Elijah and the zoo.
- Lithaios river and the Central Bridge, built in 1886, which connects the central square with the Asclepius pedestrian zone.
The most famous temple dedicated to Apollo was the temple at Delphi. That temple was the home of Apollo's special oracle. But it was not the only temple built in his honor. And she was not the only oracle in ancient Greece.
Each temple was dedicated to only one god. Because the Greeks worshiped many gods, there were many temples in ancient Greece. Every town had one or two or ten of them, perhaps even more in the larger cities. Apollo enjoyed visiting all the temples built in his honor.
Apollo had heard that the people in the city of Troy had honored him by building an especially splendid temple. He decided to swing by and take a look for himself.
As the story goes …
Cassandra was not an oracle. She could not see into the future. She was a beautiful young priestess, with great ambition.
When Apollo swung by personally to take a look at his temple, all Cassandra saw was his beauty and his power. She gave him a saucy grin.
Apollo was delighted. Like all the gods, Apollo was very fond of making deals. He offered a deal to Cassandra. If she would give a kiss, he would give her the gift of prophecy so she could see into the future.
Cassandra did not hesitate. She took the deal. As soon as she was able, she looked eagerly into the future. What she saw made her gasp. She saw Apollo helping to destroy her beloved city of Troy. She spit in his face. Apollo could not take away his gift. But he could add to it. That's how it worked.
From that time on, Cassandra could see the future, but no one believed a thing she said. That's what Apollo had added.
When Cassandra warned her people that the Trojan horse was a trap, no one paid the slightest attention. They did what they always did. They laughed at her. For whatever reason, but perhaps because Cassandra warned them, and whatever she said was never believed, no one in Troy wondered why the Greeks would give them such a splendid gift, the gift of the Trojan horse, the gift that cost nearly everyone in the city of Troy their life.
I miss those blue eyes
How you kiss me at night
I miss the way we sleep
Like there's no sunrise
Like the taste of your smile
I miss the way we breathe
But I never told you
What I should have said
No, I never told you
I just held it in
And now I miss everything about you
I can't believe it, I still want you
After all the things we've been through
I miss everything about you
Without you, whoa…
I see your blue eyes
Every time I close mine
You make it hard to see
Where I belong to
When I'm not around you
It's like I'm not with me
But I never told you
What I should have said
No, I never told you
I just held it in
And now I miss everything about you (still you're gone)
I can't believe it, I still want you (And I'm lovin' you, I never should have walked away)
After all the things we've been through (I know it's never gonna come again)
I miss everything about you
Without you, whoa…
But I never told you
What I should have said
No I never told you
I just held it in
And now I miss everything about you (still you're gone)
Can't believe it, I still want you (And I'm lovin' you, I never should have walked away)
After all the things we've been through (I know it’s never gonna come again)
I miss everything about you
Without you, whoa, no, no…
Put your thinking cap on and see how many of these questions about the brain you can answer.
Dear visitors,
Easter is coming,
Spring is on its way
Hens getting ready
For eggs to lay
Flowers all growing,
Bright and tall
Little lambs born,
Fluffy and small
A time for hope
And a time for prayer
New beginnings
And warmer air
The Easter bunny
And chocolate treats
Egg rolling, hunts
And lots of sweets
Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness
Best wishes,
EFFIE
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