Metsovo

Among Greece's most picturesque small towns, Metsovo (60 km. east of Yanina) rests upon the ruins of ancient Tymphi.

It extends along one of the highest peaks of the Pindus, exciting the visitor with its "Alpine" architecture and its striking scenery.

The church of Agia Paraskevi has an interesting carved iconscreen and its wall mosaics are copies of the ones at Ravenna. Also worth a visit is the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos with its 17th century frescoes and the Tossitsa Mansion, which has been converted into an excellent museum of Epirot folk art.

Metsovo's craftsmen and women keep alive the traditions of woodcarving and weaving, while the area produces some of the country' s most delicious cheeses and a wonderful robust red wine.

Its ski centre and the number of mountains in the vicinity make Metsovo a paradise for skiers and hikers.