Metsovo
Among Greece's most picturesque small towns, Metsovo (60 km east of
Ioannina) rests upon the ruins of ancient Tymphi. It extends along
one of the highest peaks of the Pindus, exciting the visitor with
its "Alpine" architecture and its striking scenery. The church of
Agia Paraskevi has an interesting carved icon screen and its wall
mosaics are copies of the ones at Ravenna. Also worth a visit are
the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos with its 17th century frescoes and
the Tossitsa Mansion, which has been converted into an excellent museum
of Ipiros folk art. Metsovo's craftsmen and women keep alive the traditions
of woodcarving and weaving, while the area produces some of the country's
most delicious cheeses and a wonderful robust red wine.
Its ski center and the number of mountains in the vicinity make Metsovo
a paradise for skiers and hikers. |
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