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Arta Sights
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Artas Sights
Up until now, whenever someone crosses this Bridge, becomes silent and shy as a tribute to the wife of the Chief Engineer. The legend has it, that her sacrifice made the construction of the Bridge possible,....more Arta’s Castle is one of the most beautiful constructions of its kind. Typical of the Byzantine Architecture, it was built in the 13th century under the initiative of the ruling family of Epirus, Komninos...more Panagia Parigoritissa is the most important and legendary temple from the Byzantine era in the prefecture of Arta. It was built on 13th Century by Nikiforos I Aggelos Komnino-Douka...more Walking down Vasileos Pirrou Street, one of the main streets in Arta, our aim was to find the temple of Aghia Theodora. Nearly 900 years old and initially a women’s Monastery devoted to..more The Wall of Ancient Amvrakia is definitely one of the most impressive sights in Arta. According to all the indications, the construction of the Wall begun around 6th century B.C and was concluded on 4th century B.C...more On the left riverside of Arahthos river, nearby the first underground room of the legendary Bridge stands a Plane tree with a whole lot of character...more Pythian Temple of Apollo Savior According to all the indications, the Pythian Temple of Apollo Savior, standing at the centre of the city, was the most important worshiping temple of the ancient Arta (Amvrakia). Today...more One of the latest discoveries in the archaeological site of Ancient Amvrakia is the Small Theatre. Being the smallest in dimensions among the ancient Greek Theatres, it was found at the city centre by accident...more Byzantine Temple of Aghios Vasilios The Byzantine Temple of Aghios Vasilios is almost 800 years old and according to the researchers it was built during the second half of 13th century. The exact year of its inauguration has not yet... more ARTAS SIGHTS |
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