Epirus

Arta Epirus Greece

ARTA. The prefecture of Arta is the second largest prefecture of Epirus. The Arta-region has remained untouched by tourism and is considered one of the best kept secrets of Epirus. The capital of the prefecture is also called Arta. The city of Arta is built along the banks of river Arachthos on the site of ancient Amvrakia. Arta is located ca 375 kilometers from the city of Athens via the Rio-Antirio bridge. Arta is famous for its old bridge located over the Arachthos river and is also known for its 13th century old castle, one of the best preserved in Greece. Impressive are also the Byzantine churches around the city.


Heel oude brug bij Arta-Epiros
Photo: Rena
The famous old bridge near Arta in Epirus

Arta Epirus
Photo: Ronnydee
The Orthodox Church of Arta


Places of interest in Epirus

Arta, Igoumenitsa, Ioannina, Parga, Preveza, Metsovo, Sivota, Zagori, Zalongo

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Epirus Map Zagoria Epirus Metsovo epirus Ioannina Epirus Zalongo Epirus Igoumenitsa Epirus Sivota Epirus Parga epirus Arta Epirus


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Text source and photos: Theo Henderichs

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