An artistic, caterpillar-shaped bridge that connects the banks of Voidomatis River. This 3-arched bridge is located near villages of Kipous and Koukouli of Central Zagori. Initially, Zotos Rousis from Negades, built a wooden bridge that was near some watermills that belonged to the Monastery of Prophet Ilias of Vitsa. The abbot of the monastery...
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This bridge is another impressive stone creation, a single –arched bridge located near the connection of rivers Vardas and Zagoritkos in the village Miliotades. This bridge, whose arch is 18 meters long and 5 meters tall, was built to serve the communication between the villages of Eastern Zagori and Ioannina. Its construction was funded by...
A gorgeous, single-arched stone bridge that is built between the tall platanus trees which offer plenty of natural shade. Since 1853, it “decorates” Voidomatis and serves the village of Klidonia in Konitsa.
Three-arched stone bridge just outside the village of Kipoi in Zagori.
This impressive bridge, dating back to 1866, with its 20-meter tall and 40-meters long arch, is maybe the biggest not only in Greece but also in Europe. It is in very good condition. However, two tries were needed to build it above the Arachthos River, in 1860 and 1863 when it was destroyed on the day of its inauguration. Arachthos was the...
This four-arched bridge in Arachthos River that connects the villages of Driskos and Krapsi, bears now multiple damages but let us not forget that it stands there since 1746. A local story says that Papastathis was given money by some thieves that told him the money would become his in case they did not manage to return. The thieves never...
This bridge was built here in 1932 above the Kalaritikos River to connect Ktistades with Michalitsi.
The bridge of Konitsa is the second bigger singe-arched bridge in Epirus. It was built in 1870 by the technician Ziogas Frontzos. It is located in the entrance of the city at the end of the Aoos canyon, whose banks it connects. The surrounding scenery is magnificent with the Aoos River flowing under the arch and the bridge with its breathtaking...
It is located in the northeastern part of Konitsa, in the valley of Sarantaporo and near the borders with Western Macedonia, between the villages of Plagia and Drosopigi (in the past it was also known as Zerma and Kantsiko). The bridge of Zerma crosses Sarantaporo in its narrowest point. According to Th. Ziogas, the bridge was built in 1747. He...
It is a natural bridge as the biggest part of the work needed for its construction was made by water in Kalamos River that corroded the rock creating this single-arched bridge. The monks or residents of the village managed to support some points of base, something that is quite difficult and dangerous as these parts are very hard to reach.
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It is a quite impressive stone stair not only because of the breathtaking view it offers but also for the great condition it is kept until nowadays. The stairs of Vradeto was the only way until 1974 to get from Vradeto, which is located at the highest point in Zagoria, to Kapesovo. Follow it and admire the magnificent technique according to...
The highest point of the fortress Its Kale, was chosen to build Fetichie Tzami (mosque of the occupation) after the city was surrendered to the Ottomans. Initially it was wooden and consisted of two marble columns dating back to the 13th century that were built-in in a recess. It is said that it was built on the byzantine temple of the...
The Municipal Gallery of Ioannina is housed since 2000 in the neoclassic building Pirsinella that was built in 1890. The permanent exhibition of the gallery has about 500 pieces of art, paintings, works of printmaking and sculptures made by the best Greek artists. You will see works by Lytras, Gyzis, Bouzianis, Parthenis, Tsigou, Papagiannis,...
This bridge, which is located on the entrance of the village Pournia, was built in 1817 and is still in a great condition. It is single-arched and beneath it flows the tributary river Sarantaporos. Nearby, you will have the chance to see the ruins of a watermill and the wall painting of Pantokratoras on a rock.
This single-arched bridge stands between the impressive rocks since 1750, enabling the locals to cross the canyon of Vikos. It can still be seen in excellent condition and you will find it on your left hand on the way from Ioannina towards Kipoi in Central Zagori. Make a stop and enliven it just by crossing it or even taking a picture.
The lake of Ioannina is so big that it has its own island. In the past, 500 people used to live on this island and earned their living by fishing and basketry. The first residents, apart from the monks, were said to come from Mani, something that still makes them proud. Nowadays, less than 200 live permanently on the island, the most of whom...
Nowadays lots of people tend to visit the tunnel for enjoinment and not for commercial trades that was its initial purpose. This elegant tunnel will get your attention while passing by the number 47 of the Anexartisias Street to get to Kanigos Street. Although it is a short distance, you will have the chance to listen to all kinds of music from...
It is the main meeting point not only for the locals but also for those coming in town for business. It was built by the architect Periklis Meliritos during the reign of Osman Pasa, who was the general governor of Epirus and Southern Albania from 1897 till 1905. Its shape is a combination of western and eastern technique and on its four sides...
If you are interested in traditional architecture, then you will have the chance to see lots of traditional buildings during your tour. Special among them are the Papazoglios Textile School, the Kaplanios School dating back in 1926, the “House of the Priest”, the manor of Missios (1844) that is still in an excellent condition and many more less...
The tall trees and evergreen vegetation prevail all around Metsovo. However, this park is another ideal place, where children can be introduced to all different kinds of trees growing in Pindos. Here you will meet oaks, firs and beech trees as well as lots of other kinds of plants and bushes of the area. In the Garden there is also a playground...
The 2050-acre Environmental Bourazani Park exists since 1916 when it was actually bought by Evangelos Tassos, great grandfather of the current owners.
Initially it was used as a pasture for the herds also owned by the family. In 1974, the third generation of the Tassos family started breeding game while they bought and brought to Greece...