Built over ancient Trikki, named after the nymph daughter of the river god Asopus,

this student city grew around Litheos River. An important healing center in antiquity,

it was considered the birthplace and main residence of Asclepius, with one of the first

and most important of his temples. Facing all kinds of invasions and occupations,

Trikala became a cultural mosaic, turning into a prominent intellectual site,

even during ottoman rule. Now a lively town, at the crossing of national roads,

it is mostly visited due to its proximity to Meteora, a must-visit destination in Greece.