- Early History
- Volos is located 325km from Athens and 216km from Thessalonica
- Ancient city Dimitrias was founded in 3rd century BC by Macedonian king
- Market square and fortress Kastrin were built at Palaia town
- Industrial Growth
- After 1665, Venetian navy built cereal stores around port
- Large-scale trading began after 1830 with Pelion and Greek craftsmen
- Port became second largest in Greece after Piraeus
- Rail connections and steam train helped develop industry
- Modern Development
- 1922 Asian Minor disaster brought refugees to Volos
- 1955 earthquake destroyed most of city, rebuilt
- Today Volos has third largest port in Greece
- City consists of municipalities Neas Ionias and Iolkos
- Cultural Attractions
- Archaeological museum Athanassakio displays prehistoric finds
- Traditional villages include Anakasia with Kontos mansion
- Numerous monasteries and churches throughout city
- Year-round cultural festivals include exhibitions and theatre