Nikaia

#820 among destinations in Greece

Town

Map

Facts and practical information

Nikaia is a town and a former municipality in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Located 4 km south of Larissa city, it forms a part of Larissa's metropolitan area, that lies in the Thessalian plain. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kileler, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Population 6,535. The municipal unit has an area of 279.562 km². ()

Local name: Δήμος Νίκαιας Λάρισας Population: 3.3 thous.Coordinates: 39°34'0"N, 22°28'0"E

Location

Thessaly and Central GreeceGreece

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Nikaia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: AEL FC Arena, Frourio Hill, Second Ancient Theatre, First Ancient Theatre.

4.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AEL FC Arena, Larissa
126 min walk • AEL FC Arena is a football stadium in Larissa, Greece, with a current seating capacity of 16,118. Since its completion in 2010 and for 8 seasons, it has been the home ground of AΕL. Owner of the ground is Gipedo Larissa A.E.
5.8 miNW
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Frourio Hill, Larissa
149 min walk • The Frourio Hill is the historical acropolis of the city of Larissa, Greece. It was the citadel of the city in antiquity as well as in Byzantine times, and features a number of important archaeological sites.
5.8 miNW
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Second Ancient Theatre, Larissa
149 min walk • The Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa is an ancient Greek theatre in the city of Larissa in Thessaly, Greece.
5.8 miNW
Historical place, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
First Ancient Theatre, Larissa
148 min walk • The First Ancient Theater of Larissa is an ancient theater and the largest theater in Thessaly, having a capacity of 10,000 people. It is located on the southern side of Frourio Hill in Larissa and it is a registered trademark of the city.
5.8 miNW
Church
Basilica of St. Achillios, Larissa
148 min walk • The Basilica of St. Achillios is an early Byzantine basilica on the acropolis of Larissa, Greece, dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Achillios. The church was discovered and excavated in 1978, during works on the local free-air market. The excavations revealed the...
5.7 miNW
Baths
Ottoman baths of Larissa, Larissa
146 min walk • The Ottoman baths of Larissa, in Ottoman times known as the Great Baths, is a partially preserved Ottoman bath in Larissa, Greece. The baths are located at the junction of Eleftheriou Venizelou and Filellinon streets.
6.1 miNW
Universities and schools
Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa
157 min walk • The Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly or TEI of Thessaly was a Greek public educational institute abolished in January 2019, law 4589, Government Gazette 13 Α'/29.01.2019.
4.9 miNE
Village
Platykampos
127 min walk • Platykampos is a village and a former municipality in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kileler, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 7,896.
4.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Larissa Neapolis Indoor Arena, Larissa
124 min walk • Larissa Neapolis Indoor Arena is an indoor sporting arena that is located in the city of Larissa, Greece, in the district of Neapolis. The arena is used to host basketball and volleyball games. The arena is a part of the Larissa National Sports Center complex.