Eleftheres, Larissa

Eleftheres (Greek: Ελευθερές) is a Greek village in Larissa. It is located at a distance of 11 km from the city of Larissa, bordering villages Koilada, Terpsithea and Mesorachi. It is built at an altitude of 95 meters[2]

Eleftheres Ελευθερές Λάρισας
Eleftheres
Coordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Thessaly
Regional unit	Larissa
Municipality	Larissa
Elevation	95 m (312 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Rural	520
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	41500
Area code(s)	2410

Name

The village is also called Eleftherai (in Katharevousa).

History

Remains of the Neolithic and Classical period were found in the hilly area southwest of the village.[3]

People

The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture and livestock. In recent years Eleftheres has seen major residential development. Over the past 10 years its population increased from 421 people (2001 census) to 520 (2011 census).[4]

Religious fairs

At the religious fair in memory of Saint Charalampos (10/2) people have the opportunity to taste traditional boiled rice, snacks and local wine. There are also two other religious fairs in memory of Cosmas of Aetolia (24/8) and St. Bessarion.[5]

Photographic material

• 
  Saint Charalampos chapel in Eleftheres
• 
  Viem from Rizo Hill
• 
  The Church of Cosmas of Aetolia
• 
  Eleftheres during December 2010)
• 
  View of village square

References

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
2. "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
3. "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
5. "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.