Starting from the undoubted beauty of the Byzantine monuments of the area, the Municipality of Arta co-organizes with the Holy Metropolis of Arta, Nicopolis and Preveza and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Arta numerous events in keeping with the spirit.

It was constructed during three periods: in the 13th c., the 14th c. and during the Ottoman rule, when it finally took the form it has nowadays.

Some features of the building show that Ottomans may have called Venetian engineers to contribute to the strengthening of the fortification during the last stage of the construction.

Geographically isolated for centuries, Epirus developed its own gastronomical heritage based entirely on local produce, thus following the needs and possibilities of each region in particular.

The food of the poor, the Epirus pie, was left aside for centuries as nobody realised its importance. However nowadays, it is acknowledged as an indispensable part of the modern Greek cuisine.

At the same time the Mountains of Pindos, Amvracian Gulf, Ionian Sea and the rivers of the region, offered the locals, throughout the centuries, the pure raw materials that make up the famous cuisine of Epirus. We invite you today to discover this “treasure” and take your gastronomical quest to a next level with a visit to our region!