![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Larisa_Kremasti.jpg/640px-Larisa_Kremasti.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Larissa Cremaste
Ancient polis of Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Larissa Cremaste?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Larissa Cremaste (Ancient Greek: ἡ Κρεμαστὴ Λάρισα) was a town of Ancient Thessaly of less importance than Larissa in Pelasgiotis, and was situated in the district of Achaea Phthiotis, at the distance of 20 stadia from the Maliac Gulf, upon a height advancing in front of Mount Othrys.[1] It occupied the side of the hill, and was hence surnamed Cremaste, as "hanging" on the side of Mt. Othrys, to distinguish it from the more celebrated Larissa, situated in a plain. Strabo also describes it as well watered and producing vines. The same writer adds that it was surnamed Pelasgia as well as Cremaste.[2]
Quick Facts Alternative name, Location ...
ἡ Κρεμαστὴ Λάρισα | |
![]() The acropolis of Larissa Cremaste. | |
Alternative name | Gardiki |
---|---|
Location | Pelasgia, Stylida |
Region | Phthiotis, Greece |
Coordinates | 38°57′42″N 22°50′28″E |
Type | Ancient city |
History | |
Founded | Classical period |
Abandoned | Frankish period |
Cultures | Ancient Greece |
Satellite of | Achaea Phthiotis |
Close