Metsovo, in the heart of Pindos

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Metsovo claims to be the most picturesque mountainous settlement in Greece and not without reason. It is built among towering mountains, with the highest being Lakkos at 2295 m and Mavrovouni at 2159 m, it is a stone’s throw away from the national park of Pindos(Valia Kalda) and two ski resorts for winter sports enthusiasts, while it can easily boast of its rich cultural and spiritual history.

Moreover, it is the home of several great national benefactors such as Georgios Averoff, Nikolaos Stournaris and Michael Tositsas, in whose honour our National Technical University was named Metsovio!

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A large part of the development of Metsovo in the economic and spiritual sector over the centuries is also due to the seemingly isolated location of the settlement. This is because it is the passage, through the mountain pass of Katara, between Epirus and Thessaly. Its importance was recognized not only by the Byzantine emperors, but also by the Sultans during the Turkish rule, who had placed Metsovo under a privileged status, thus trying to gain the favor of the inhabitants regarding the control of the crossing between Western and Eastern Greece.

Metsovo in the heart of winter.

Metsovo , beyond the historical elements and the rich cultural and spiritual tradition that characterizes it, has become known for several other reasons. The beauty not only of the natural landscape but also of the settlement itself is an attraction for tourists. The settlement is built amphitheatrically at an altitude of 1,200 metres and most of its houses are stone-built mansions, many of which have been restored with great care and attention.

It has a central square where several events and festivals take place, especially during the summer months when the weather is favourable, while around it there are several taverns with delicious meat, traditional cafes and several shops with folk art, local cheese products and other goods. Besides, several residents of Metsovo are even professionally engaged in the arts of woodcarving and textile which seem to be “reviving” due to the strong demand for their products by tourists.

Cheeses and dairy products from Metsovo

Before you leave Metsovo do not forget to buy a few “kilos” of the famous and famous local cheeses. The smoked Metsovone, Metsovella and Metsovisio are cheeses that you will find only in Metsovo and are not produced in other locations in Greece.

Metsovo Ski Resort, Art Gallery and Folk Art Museum.

– The two ski resorts of the area, Karakoli(Karakoli Ski Centre, phone:26560 41345) and Politsies(Ski Centre Profitis Ilias, phone:26560 41095)
– The E. Averoff Gallery which hosts works by well-known Greek artists
– The museum of folk art in the impressive Tositsa Mansion.

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