Konitsa is built on the slope of Trapezitsa mountain, on the mountain range of Pindos. The city of Konitsa is bult according to the traditional style of Epirotic Architecture. In the center of Konitsa is the house, in which Saint Paisios, the emblematic figure of the area and the most important Saint of the 20th century in Greece, lived as a child. Nowadays his residence serves as a museum. The visitor
can see his personal belongings, his photographs and wooden objects, that he had
constructed. The region of Konitsa, also, has significant religious monuments, such as the beautiful Monastery of Stomio, that is located in the impressive gorge of Aoos and the oldest monastery in Epirus, the Monastery of Panagia Molyvdoskepastos, that dates back in 7th century.
DEPARTURE: at 9:00 from the central square of Ioannina or from the hotel in Ioannina
We will visit the following remarkable monuments, accompanied by a tour guide:
RETURNING TO IOANNINA: at 17:30 (with a visit of Panagia of Stomio)
COST PER PERSON: 42€ (Transfer is included / out of the city)
*There will be a stop for coffee and food (Not included in the cost)
*The entrance is free in the Monasteries and in the museum
*After consulting with the group (1 hour hike from the Konitsa bridge-passes by the banks of Aoos-easy path)
Minimum Number of People (Pax) : 5 pax
Professional Religious Guide: Katerina Ioannidou
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