The 29 metre high low hill of Magoula that stands on a low (29 meter) hill above the town was once the acropolis of Pyrasos. Pyrasos is scarcely known from historical sources, except that it was an active harbour and featured a famous temple of Demeter and Kore, after which the harbour was later known as Demetrion.
The Acropolis of Farsala lies atop a rocky hill of the Prophet Elias, stretching from east to west. It is 500 meters long and 60 meters wide, surrounding by natural fortifications. Worth a visit when passing near Farsala.
Both the Mycenaeans and the ancient Greeks boasted a strong presence in the region of Magnesia, and there are still some remains to be seen. About half an hour's drive from the lake – closer to Volos – are the worthy sites of Sesklo and Dimini. Around the lake itself there are some remains of ancient civilizations, such as at Agios Athanasios, Agios Trifon, and Aleriani (Aeriani) all not far from the village of Kanalia. On the northern tip of the lake lies Palioskala and on the western bank lie some remains on the mound known as Chaltzimiksiotiki Magoula.
Vlassi in the municipality of Athamanon at an altitude of 1100 meters features impressive stone houses, four arched stone bridges and great views. The nearest to the village is called the Mezilo Bridge, located on the Tirologos area right before the village. The bridge is in good condition, and dates from around 1600.
The Bridge of Katafili on the Ardanovo River was built in 1910 by an Italian engineer employing the locally renowned stonemasons from the Tzoumerka Mountains. The bridge has five arches (with a large central one) and spans a length of 50 meters, built from select local stone.
The village of Porti, six kilometres northwest of Mouzaki and 33 km from Karditsa, lies on an altitude of 650 metres. The village includes two watermills and an arched bridge over the river.
Neochori is a village spread on the hill slopes above Lake Plastira. It is 37 kilometres from Karditsa at an altitude of 900-1050 metres. The Botanical Gardens and tree nursery of Neochori are open on a daily basis and unveil ecosystem of the region. Enjoy linden trees, firs, water plants, herbs and ornamental plants.
Ellinopirgos (Ithomi region) is marked as a site for cultural preservation and retains many examples of traditional architecture. Favourites of visitors are the stone balcony of Agios Eleftherios and the watermill of Hantzi, both built in the last century. Near the watermill, an unexplored cave is found called Hole of Lolo.
Spanning 35 meters in length, the bow bridge of Agrosia was built in line with traditional architecture and is worth a visit.
Fountoto(photo)(meaning Thick-Leafed) is a village within the municipality of Athamanon. It is 5 km from Petrilo at an altitude of 1,250 metres in the foothills of Mount Delidimi. The stone watermill and old stone Paliantoni Bridge are quaint remnants of traditional village style.