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SEE IOANNINA ACROPOLIS.
IOANNINA TOWN.
NEARBY IOANNINA
What do you know about the largest city in Epirus? As you will see, Ioannina has a history, cuisine, and natural beauty to share.
And right now, you can be one of a small group of Americans who knows anything about Ioannina.
So, put on your walking shoes as we have a whole new view of Greece to take in. Come, let’s see Ioannina.
See Ioannina Acropolis
The acropolis is a little misleading. In Greece, people think of the one in Athen’s towering high over the city.
The one in Ioannina is not as tall, but it is the highest point (acro) in the city (polis).
It was high enough to keep most invaders on the outside.
The acropolis castle area is home to other Ottoman remains as well as the Byzantine Museum.
Walking is over uneven stone paths with some stairs. It is worth walking.
There are several good viewing points over the lake and the mountains in the distance.
See the Rest of Ioannina.
Just outside the walls, there is a lovely lakeside promenade and green area with trees. It makes a great walking spot day or evening.
Just outside the main gate of the castle is what was the Jewish quarter and some small museums.
Other sites probably require a car.
Lake Pamvotis Ioannina
The lake serves as a source of water, fish, and recreation.
On the far side of the lake is an island you can visit. There is a museum to Ali Pasha and several monasteries.
Or just go for a boat ride and enjoy the scenery.
Visiting the monasteries requires a respectful dress code and sensible walking shoes are always on the list.
Nearby Ioannina.
There are numerous national parks within an hour’s drive. They are all worth seeing.
The Vikos–Aoos National Park has UNESCO eco-park status. The trip to reach it should as well.
National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri, Arachthos Gorge & Acheloos Valley – is southeast of Ioannina. The name is not that easy to say, but it is worth your time to visit.
Its main purpose is the preservation of natural, historical, and cultural heritage.
The cave of Perama is not far from town. Here thousands of rock formations create a visual treat.
See Ioannina Summary
As you can see, Ioannina and this corner of Greece has something for just about everyone.
There is history, although much of it begins in the Byzantine times.
You will see architecture from Byzantine, Ottoman, and traditional Greek styles.
And there is nature. Majestic mountains, beautiful lakes, and rivers plus an abundance of plants.
Leave time to sample the local cuisine which makes good use of the local dairy products.
And Epirus has its local wine. Surely you want to pair that with the local cuisine.
Come, see Ioannina and discover this dramatic land for yourself.