The Holy Monastery of Kastritsa is one of the most important monasteries in Epirus and is located on Kastritsa Hill, about 12 kilometers southeast of Ioannina, at an elevation of 757 meters, offering a breathtaking view of the city and the lake.
The Holy Monastery of Kastritsa is one of the most important monasteries in Epirus and is located on Kastritsa Hill, about 12 kilometers southeast of Ioannina, at an elevation of 757 meters, offering a breathtaking view of the city and the lake.
The area is of particular historical interest, as the summit of the hill preserves the remains of an ancient acropolis identified with Tekmona, an important city of the Molossians, while at its foot lies a cave with traces of human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic era.
The monastery was founded in the 12th century and is dedicated to the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. Its old katholikon is a remarkable architectural example, featuring 17th-century frescoes and a wood-carved iconostasis of exceptional artistry.
Today it functions as a women’s monastery, preserving its religious and historical character, while the complex also includes a newer church dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
Plakas Bridge is one of the most significant monuments of Epirus architecture and one of the most recognizable landmarks of the Tzoumerka region. Built over
The Ioannina Silversmithing Museum is dedicated to the history and evolution of silversmithing, an art form inextricably linked to the city’s identity.
The Anilio Ski Center, located a short distance from the village, has made it an important destination for skiing, mountain activities, and getaways all year
