Elassona Mosque Mosque
Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Elassona town
In Elassona the Ottoman-era mosque offers carved stonework and domes; visitors combine a look at its architecture with local markets, cafés and nearby mountain trails.
Elassona Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Elassona Mosque, Elassona, Thessaly, Greece
Hours: Variable (may be closed or serve other uses)
How to Get to Elassona Mosque#
Elassona is about 40 km northwest of Larissa. From Larissa take the E92/GR-3 road toward Elassona; the mosque is in the town center and within walking distance of the main square.
Tips for Visiting Elassona Mosque#
- Photograph the mosque's façade from the small square rather than from the narrow street - the perspective is more flattering.
- If the building is used for cultural events, local posters and municipal tourism offices often list times and access conditions.
- Ask locally about its Ottoman-era inscriptions; a clerk or shopkeeper may point to details missed by guidebooks.
Best Time to Visit Elassona Mosque#
Spring and autumn are best to combine visits with town life and agricultural markets.
Weather & Climate near Elassona Mosque#
Elassona Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.