Sarantaporo, in northern Thessaly, is home to an important archaeological site that reveals the history of the region from antiquity to the byzantine era.
The ruins of an ancient city surrounded by a strong wall dating back to the 3rd century BC have been preserved in the area. In the center of the city, a public complex with a portico of porphyry columns has been uncovered, offering a view of Mount Olympus. Nearby is Kastri of Dolichi, a fortified acropolis from the early byzantine period, where parts of walls, early christian basilicas, and other buildings have been excavated. These sites have been excavated by the Larissa Antiquities Authority and are important monuments of the region’s cultural heritage.
