City, port and industrial centre in eastern THESSALY. The city, founded in the 14th century, is also a centre for tourists exploring the nearby ancient sites of Iolkos - legendary port from which Jason and the Argonauts set out - and Demetrias. and lies close to Mount PILION, Volos has cement and steel works and produces tobacco and textiles,
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