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Where is Thivai

Thivai, also known as Thebes or Thiva, is a city in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional unit and is situated about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Athens. Thebes has a long history dating back to ancient times and was a powerful city-state in ancient Greece.

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Facts about Thivai, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Central Greece (Sterea Ellada)
Regional Unit	Boeotia
Municipal Seat	Thivai (Thebes)
Named After	Mythological figure Thebe
Established	Ancient settlement (Bronze Age origins)
Municipality Status	1836 (modern municipality)
Coordinates	38.3250° N, 23.3189° E
Total Area	~830 sq km (municipality)
Land Area	~830 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	~36,000 (municipality)
Population Rank	Major city of Boeotia
Major City	Thivai
Main Industries	Agriculture, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Commerce
Major Transport	Road and rail links to Athens and Thessaloniki
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Ancient Thebes, Greek mythology (Oedipus, Hercules), archaeological museum
Website	https://www.thiva.gr

Top Attractions in Thivai (Thebes), Greece

Archaeological Museum of Thebes – modern museum displaying important finds from Boeotia’s ancient history
Archaeological Site of Cadmea – ancient acropolis of Thebes linked to Greek mythology
Dirce Fountain – historic spring associated with the myth of Dirce
Ismenion Hill – archaeological area connected to the sanctuary of Apollo Ismenios
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist – significant Byzantine church in the region
Plataea Archaeological Site – nearby historic battlefield of the Greco-Persian Wars
Lake Yliki – scenic lake ideal for nature walks and photography
Livadeia Springs (Krya) – picturesque riverside park area located close to Thebes
Heracleion of Thebes – ancient sanctuary dedicated to Heracles
Central Square of Thebes – lively town square with cafés and local shops

Distance from Thivai to Other Greece Cities

Thivai to Athens – 90 km (56 miles)
Thivai to Piraeus – 95 km (59 miles)
Thivai to Patras – 200 km (124 miles)
Thivai to Thessaloniki – 420 km (261 miles)
Thivai to Larissa – 270 km (168 miles)
Thivai to Volos – 250 km (155 miles)
Thivai to Ioannina – 340 km (211 miles)
Thivai to Kalamata – 220 km (137 miles)
Thivai to Corinth – 85 km (53 miles)
Thivai to Heraklion – 410 km (255 miles)
Thivai to Chania – 450 km (280 miles)
Thivai to Kavala – 600 km (373 miles)

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