Xerxes and the Entrance into Thessaly
Xerxes’ Survey of the Land During the famous expedition against the Greeks, Xerxes intended to enter Thessaly by this route. […]
Great Military Feats on Mount Olympus
Roman Strategy and Clever Deception The fires that were lit on Mount Olympus were meant to deceive the enemy. By
The Reputation of Mount Olympus Among the Greeks
Praise and Ancient Beliefs The Greeks, who are always ready to praise the greatness of their own country, speak very
A Summer Retreat to the Mountains
The Grand Signior’s Stay on Mount Olympus in the Summer of 1669 In the hot and dry summer of 1669,
A Description of Larissa and Thessaly
The City of Larissa Larissa is the chief city of Thessaly. It is situated beside the River Peneus, which is
The Fortress and the Road into Kosovo
From this place we continued our journey to Catschamch, a strong fortress that commands the narrow passage between the surrounding
Mosques and Religious Buildings
Skopia contains a great number of mosques, which may also be called Turkish churches. These buildings show how strong and
Turning from the Main Road
On our return journey, we left the main road near Kaplanli and turned toward Skopia, a city of great trade
A Natural Gate Through the Rocks
Our journey led us through a remarkable passage cut directly through the rocks, shaped like a great natural gate. A
Arrival at Momjler (Toli)
After leaving the hills behind us, we traveled through a wide and open plain country until we reached Momjler, also