Not only the capital, Athens, has Museums. In fact, Archaeological Museums operate in every part of Greece, containing numerous treasures which we simply have to see whenever we get the chance… 

We head North to the region of Epirus for a short winter-break in a land of contradictions yet to be discovered. For our stay, we select Mikro Papigo 1700 Hotel & Spa which enchants us with its breathtaking views to the gorge of Vikos and offers us fairytale landscapes, an immense choice of activities in the surrounding nature, design aesthetics and unbeatable services.   

At close proximity from our hotel, we have the opportunity to visit the beautiful “town of Silversmiths”, which is no other than the town of Ioannina. It may be a provincial town but chances are that we will find a plethora of things to see and many ways to have a good time. The lake, the Castle, the numerous restaurants with delicious traditional dishes and its beer academies, cafes and clubs will all work to our advantage. 

During our visit, it would really be worthwhile if we included in our schedule the newly renovated Archaeological Museum of Ioannina.  

It first opened during the summer of 1970, but nowadays welcomes its visitors to the brand new building after having undergone supreme refurbishment. The Museum hosts the archaeological findings of the region of Epirus from antiquity and up to the post-Byzantine Era, as well as, various paintings of Greek painters of the 19^th and 20^th century. The collection of exhibits of the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina are displayed in seven halls, the central aisle and three atria in a total surface of 1.200 square meters.

We will feast our eyes to approximately 3.000 artifacts from all over Epirus, depicting the course of history of the region in the passing of the centuries. You will not regret your visit to the Museum, not in the least!  

For more information, please visit the Museum’s website containing texts in English language, by pressing here

From: Eva Kanellopoulos

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