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Ioannina

Ioannina, the largest city in the Greek Epirus Region on the Mediterranean Sea, is also the center of Nomos. Ioannina, which means "John's City" in Greek, has different natural beauties and exquisite beaches.

This city, which is of great importance in terms of the history when Murat II ruled, has a very important place especially among the Mediterranean countries. Ioannina, which dates back to the 510s, has hosted many civilizations. Conquered in 1431 during the reign of Murat II, the city remained under the rule of the Ottoman Empire for a long time. The Greek army, which had been fighting the Turks for a long time in the Balkan War, was victorious in 1913 and took over the sovereignty of the city. The city, where many castles and Turkish houses were built during the Ottoman Empire, was one of the most important trade centers of the Balkans.

Ioannina Attractions

Ioannina, whose streets resemble the Turkish city of Muğla, is home to the Palace of Ali Pasha from Tepedelen, which is very important for the Mediterranean. One of the first stops of tourists visiting the city, this palace is a masterpiece where you can learn about the architecture and unique history of the Ottoman Empire.

Aslan Pasha Mosque, which was used for religious worship at the time, is still standing today and preserves its magnificent structure and is used as an ethnography museum. This mosque, which is very close to the city center, is one of the most frequently visited places by people of different faiths.

It is possible to find many silverware and handcrafted products in Ioannina, which is famous for its silver mines and silver work. In the markets in the city center, locals sell vegetables, fruits and various souvenirs along with different local clothes.

Also, it is possible to meet many Albanian people in Ioannina, which is very close to the Albanian border. Pamvotis Lake Island is one of the places to go by ferry from the mainland. On this island where Tepedelenli Ali Pasha spent his last days, there are many statues such as St. Panteleimon Monastery, St Nicholas Monastery, St John Eleousis Monastery and St Panteleimon Monastery. You should definitely visit this place to witness the history of the city closely and to see the belongings of ancient civilizations.

To experience the tavern culture of Greece, you can explore the historical streets of Ioannina. Tavern culture is still very common in many local restaurants. Especially in the city center, which gets crowded in the evening hours, the locals have fun and are very warm-blooded.

What to Eat in Ioannina?

Mediterranean cuisine is very common in Ioannina. In this city where you can try the local dishes of Greece, there are different hot starters, appetizers and salads with olive oil. It is possible to start the day with local soups, which are quite light and nutritious. Locals usually prefer soup and special breads for breakfast. Hot starters and appetizers are among the dishes you must try. You can try unique local flavors in Ioannina, which is known for its variety of vegetables. Especially at dinner, you can taste different flavors by choosing olive oil and meat varieties. It is possible to find the unique dishes and drinks of Greece in the restaurants in the city center. You can taste the local drinks of the city with olive oil appetizers made from potatoes and enjoy the evening hours of this magnificent city.

How to Get to Ioannina?

There are no direct flights to Ioannina from Turkey. It is possible to reach the city with one or two connecting flight options. You can reach the city in an average of 3-4 hours from Turkey and take a weekend break and come back again. Let's give an example from the transfer options: First, you need to go to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport after a journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Istanbul Airport. After a short wait, you can transfer to Yanya Airport in an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes and reach the city. To start exploring Greece from Ioannina, you can purchase the ticket that suits you by viewing Ioannina flight ticket options on turna.com.