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Ioannina Travel Guide
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The Castle of Ioannina

The Castle of Ioannina

Ioannina is one of the four cities that belong to Epirus department. It is a lively city of more than 100,000 inhabitants that fascinates everyone with its beauty and makes it the ideal place for vacation throughout the year. It is a city that combines everything... there are important sights for those who want to combine travel and culture... there is the lake with its island surrounded by the mountains for those who like nature and walks... there are opportunities for extreme sports for those who combine travel and adventure... there is a nightlife and a traditional cuisine for those who like good food and pleasure.

What can anyone say about the castle of Ioannina, the lake Pamvotis with the Island, the Cave of Perama, the historical monuments, the museums and the whole prefecture that gives to the visitors the opportunity to discover the natural beauties that the God spread into the area.

Each time of the year gives a special beauty in Ioannina. In winter the area is usually dressed in snow giving a white view of the city especially in the mountainous parts. In spring there is a feast of colours giving a view of perfection aroung the city. In summer no-one can deny a boat trip into the lake, or a walk into the Island. In autumn the first rainfalls come to complete the picture with the falling leaves that give a different colour in the area.

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The Castle of Ioannina

The Castle of Ioannina

Lake Pamvotis and the Island

The Lake Pamvotis is a trully ornament for Ioannina city. Its natural beauty makes difficult the comparison with other sights of the city.

In the middle of the Lake, there is an island that you should definitely visit! You can walk in the traditional streets, eat fishes and traditional dishes of the city, visit the great and historical museum of Ali Passas and a number of monasteries situated in the island.

The Castle

The Castle of Ioannina is one of the oldest castles in Greece. The old city of Ioannina is situated inside the Castle, with traditional houses, museums, mosques etc. Many historical elements still leave their presence, a piece of experience that is worth visiting!

Cave of Perama

The Cave of Perama was created a thousand years ago, but was discovered in 1940 by accident. The Cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites giving an unusual atmosphere in the place. Do not miss it!

Pavlos Vrellis Museum

It is one of the best museums in the whole world! The museum of wax effigies describes the history of Epirus and Greece. Impressive creations that you have to visit with no doubt!

Other Museums

If you love history and culture, then you should definitely visit the museums of the city that are remarkable sources of knowledge about many periods of the greek history, but also works of old and modern greek artists.

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By car or by bus

The distance from Athens is around 450 Km. The duration of the journey is about 6 or 7 hours.

The distance from Thessaloniki is around 370 Km but the road is not very good, especially the last 100 Km from Ioannina.

By plane

Ioannina is connected to Athens and Thessaloniki every day. The duration of the flight is around 40 minutes.