Things to see in Sofades Municipality
6 sights on the map
- History: 5
- Nature: 1
- Religious sites: 4
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About Sofades Municipality
Sofades (Greek: Σοφάδες) is a town and municipality in Thessaly, central Greece belonging to the regional unit of Karditsa. Its 2011 census population was 6,056 people and 18,864 for the municipality, including a large Romani community. Its elevation is around 120 m above sea level, and the economy is mainly agricultural (cotton, corn). Sofades is located south of Palamas, southwest of Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, northwest of Lamia and southeast of Karditsa and Trikala. The native Greek inhabitants of the region are commonly known as Karagounides (Καραγκούνηδες).
Top sights
- Archaiologikos Choros Agiou VissariouArchaeological site
- Archaiologikos Choros «Tzani Magoula»Archaeological site
- Panthessaliko Iero Itonias AthinasArchaeological site
- Vyzantini΄Gefyra MoscholouriouMemorial
- Christos Saltas SaltagiannisMemorial
- Dasos AnogeiouPark
By theme
History
- Archaiologikos Choros Agiou VissariouArchaeological site
- Archaiologikos Choros «Tzani Magoula»Archaeological site
- Panthessaliko Iero Itonias AthinasArchaeological site
- Vyzantini΄Gefyra MoscholouriouMemorial
- Christos Saltas SaltagiannisMemorial
Nature
- Dasos AnogeiouPark
Religious sites
- Agia ParaskeviPlace of worship
- Agios GeorgiosPlace of worship
- Agios NikolaosPlace of worship
- Agios Nikolaos o en VounenoisPlace of worship