The monastery of Kipina, just outside the village of Kalarrites, seems to be a part of the rock inside which it is built. It was constructed in 1212 in the honor of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and its name probably originates from the gardens that were cultivated by the monks beneath it. A short path leads to the wooden bridge above the...
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It is a monastery only for men and is located in the gorge of Arachthos. It celebrates on the 8th of September and on its entrance there is a sign with the date 1990 on it.
It is located in the village of Plaka Raftaneon, on the road after Kalentzi. It has an impressive, wood-carved, golden wall with interesting wall paintings that date back to 1694. It celebrates on the 8th of September. It is believed that it was built during the Turkish Occupation, while a sign in its southern part states that it was renovated...
This monastery was built in 1744 and can be reached through an easy path that lasts about one and a half hours, starts from the bridge of Konitsa and passes by the banks of Aoos.
It is 12 kilometers away from Konitsa and 300 meters from the borders with Albania. It was established by the emperor Constantine Pagonatos in 668-635 A.C. Its name originates from its lead roof that was later taken down by the Turks to make weapons.
It belongs to the Monastery St. Catherine of Sinai and is located in the neighborhood of Karavatia since 1771.
This church was originally built in 1791 in Ioannina. However, after lots of damages and destructions the temple that currently exists dates back to 1852.
Patron of the city of Ioannina, Agios Georgios church is located on Pargis Square. His remains are kept in the church after he was executed by the Turks on the 17th of January 1838 for not denying his faith to Christianity. It is said that his body remained hanging for days without being harmed and that a luminous sign was permanently above his...
It is one of the most famous monasteries of Ioannina not only for its charities but also for its history. It is believed that it was built by Ntourachan Pasa in 1434 when he passed with his troops over the frozen lake of Ioannina without being harmed. Ntourachan Pasa considered that they escaped with the help of Virgin Mary and gave money for...
Agios Nikolaos was the patron of Kalarrites and the church in his honor was built in 1480 and burned down in 1821. Nowadays, it is graced with wooden-carved pieces of art by local craftsmen and with an impressive chandelier.