During the Turkish occupation, most of the families of Metsovo were engaged in the processing of wool, the manufacture of carpets and clothing. The textile industry has a long tradition. The local weaving created elaborate textiles, carpets, rugs, bedding, boharoskoutia, flokatas, etc., with methods and tactics that go back many generations. The weaving art as [...]
On July 20, the "Festival of Prophet Elias" that takes place near the temple of Prophet Elias at an altitude of 1400 m. Is celebrated by residents and visitors of Metsovo with songs and dances. The traditional feast is accompanied by food and drink in the courtyard of the monastery. Metsovites on the [...]
In Metsovo, in the old days, the feast of the Saint was celebrated in his chapel, which is attached to the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos of Myron in Lycia. However, because the festival was degraded, during the first Exarchate of Archimandrite Benedict Voila (1893 - 1900 aC), May 17 was established as a local holiday. [...]
The liberation of Metsovo took place in October 1912 by forces of the regular Greek army, the Cretan volunteer scouts and the Epirus volunteers, while it was decisive for the general outcome of the liberation struggle, as in this way the sending of new forces and means to the army was prevented the city [...]
During the three-day festivities in honor of Agia Paraskevi, every year in Metsovo on July 26 the memory of Agia Paraskevi is honored with formality, splendor, religious enthusiasm and the participation of many people in the traditional context of Metsovo. Agia Paraskevi has always been the patron saint of the Vlachs who call it "Sta [...]
Many elements of intangible cultural heritage found in the Municipality of Metsovo have their roots in the tradition over the centuries and are preserved to this day spontaneously by the local community. It is worth noting that they were preserved during the Turkish occupation, from the 15th century to the present day, helping to acquire [...]
Kaplanios Housekeeping School - Municipality of Zitsa. Kaplanios Housekeeping School in Grammeno, Zitsa The late Epirus National Benefactor Zois Kaplanis offered to the youth, during the two years of slavery, two Schools: the Kaplanio Primary School in his particular homeland, the Grammeno and the famous Kaplanio School in Giannina. Grammeno builds and maintains [...]
Historic Building "Tsanaka" - Municipality of Metsovo. This building with a total area of E = 426.00 sq.m. is located on a plot of land E = 600.00 sq.m. in the district "Ag. George ”of Metsovo and consists of basements and ground floors where historical and folklore archival material is preserved and exhibited. Formerly it [...]
Old Cinema Building - Municipality of Metsovo The said building with area E = 492.82sq.m. is located on a plot of land E = 255.95sq.m. in the district "Ag. George ”of D. Metsovo and consists of basement, ground floor and inner balcony (loft). It used to operate as a cinema and was purchased by [...]
The place gave birth to great national benefactors and is deeply connected to ancient and modern history. It has a number of points of interest and cultural heritage, worth visiting to understand the cultural past of the place. In a suggested walking route inside Zitsa one can meet the City Hall and the Old [...]
