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| Metsovo | ||
| region | Epirus | |
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| Residents | 2.503 (2011) | |
| height | 1,160 m | |
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Metsovo is a place in the region Ioannina in the east of the greek province Epirus and is located on the edge of the historical region of Zagoria.
background
The place Metsovo is located at an altitude of 1,160 m in the Pindus Mountains on the border with the province Thessaly. In earlier years the road led from Metsovo over the Katara Pass, which was the highest Greek pass road at over 1,700 m. Since the opening of the autobahn A2 as Egnatia Odos this passport has lost much of its importance.
The municipality of Metsovo also includes other small communities; the village is visible from the center of the village Anilio on the other side of a ravine.
getting there
Main street of Metsovo
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
- Metsovo is close to the highway A2 about 60 km east of Ioannina.
- To Kalambaka are there on the N6 around 60 km
mobility
Map of Metsovo
The place is on a mountain slope, almost no road is level.
Tourist Attractions
Village square in the center of Metsovo
- Agia Paraskevi, church in the center of the village, open in the morning, beautiful carved iconostasis wall, painting a bit modern and bright, photos are not welcome.
- The shops in the center with their offers of handicrafts from the region
- Popular photo motif: 2 bronze brown bears in the central square
- Averoff Gallery. Museum of Modern Greek Art.
activities
- Metsovo is a popular hiking area.
- In winter, skiing is possible in the Metsovo area.
- July 26th: Feast of the Vlach or Aromanians, Population group in and around Metsovo
shop
Domestic products:
- smoked cheese
- Wood carvings
- honey
- Red wine (Averoff wine)
- Embroidery and weaving
kitchen
Anilio district seen from the center of Metsovo
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel Egnatia, A. Tositsa 19, Metsovo (in the center of Metsovo). Tel.: 26560.41263, Email: [email protected].. Free wifi, friendly staff.
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Zagori. Villages and Vikos Gorge in Vikos Aoos National Park.
- 1 Valia Kalda National Park (Pindus National Park)
(Εθνικός Δρυμός Πίνδου), at the foot of Mount Smolikas (2,637 m). 
the park north of Metsovo impresses with its almost deserted mountain landscapes and river valleys. It is a little known but worthwhile hiking area.
literature
Web links
- http://www.metsovo.gr - Metsovo official website
- Averoff winery, Website also in German
