Castle of Pantokrator | Preveza
17/03/2025
Pantokratoras Castle was built at the start of the 19th century by Ali Pasha, the ruler of Epirus. It is a pentagon with high perimeter
Pantokratoras Castle was built at the start of the 19th century by Ali Pasha, the ruler of Epirus. It is a pentagon with high perimeter
The metropolitan cathedral of Agios Haralambos was built in the 18th century, during the period of Venetian rule (1717-1797). It is a single-aisled basilica with
Preveza is the princess of the Ambracian Gulf, built at the mouth of the enclosed bay and overlooking the Ionian Sea with its dazzling beaches.
A number of traditional 19th century buildings influenced by Epirote and Ionian island architecture, can still be found in Preveza’s historical centre. The houses are
The circular Laskaras for at the top of the hill called Tourkovouni, was built by Ali Pasha in 1807, to the plans of a French
The Nicopolis Museum showcases the development of the city and life there from its founding in the 1st century BC to the early Byzantine era
Nicopolis means “city of victory”. It was built by Octavian to commemorate his famous victory over Mark Antony in the Battle of Actium in 31
Kassopi, the capital of Kassopaea, was built before the middle of the 4th century BC in a naturally fortified position, on a plateau with an
Kozyli monastery, at the foot of Zalongo hill, was the seat of Kozyli bishopric founded after the decline of Nicopolis, possibly in the 9th century.
The ruins of the Rogi castle, next to the Louros River and near Nea Kerasounta, belong to a Byzantine town of the 13th-14th century which
On the heights of Zalongo there is an impressive monument honouring the Souliot women who, during the Souliot struggle against Ali Pasha in 1803, preferred
Monolithi is one of Greece’s most beautiful beaches, extending for several kilometres. Its unique feature is its combination of crystal-clear sea and gently sloping sand
Ali Pasha also built Anthousa castle, lying above the village of the same name, in 1814 during the siege of Parga. It is an imposing
The castle of Parga reflect its turbulent history. Even now, visitors can see emblems of “ La Serenissima” Republic of Venice and of Ali Pasha,
The necromanteion is sited at the top of a hill near the village of Mesopotamos, where the rivers of Hades-Acheron and Kokytos-converge on the north-west
Ancient Nicopolis was supplied with water from the Louros springs, near Agios Georgios, through a pipe extending over 50 km. Impressive remains of the aqueduc
Parga is the jewel of Epirus, full of natural beauty and a rich history interwoven with the broader region. It is a listed traditional settlement
The castle at Pente Pigadia (“five wells”) in Preveza was built by Ali Pasha of Ioannina in the early 19th century. It is a small,
The archaeological site of Doliani, near Kalamas River and the village of Geroplatanos, is associated with ancient Fanoti, founded in the latter half of the
The area around the Springs of Acheron, with its cool, quiet waters and plentiful dining and hospitality establishments, is very popular with visitors in summer.