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Sights in Epirus EVAGGELISTRIAS MONASTERY

EVAGGELISTRIAS MONASTERY

The historic Evangelistria monastery is located outside the village of Kypseli, Arta. The only thing preserved from the entire monastery is its main stone-built temple, dating back to 1700. Although small in size, the interior is decorated with excellent frescoes of whole saints and religious depictions.

Sights in Epirus FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF ART AND LIFE P.KARALI

FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF ART AND LIFE P.KARALI

The Museum of folklore art and life is located in the village of Kypseli, Arta. The collection of items shown is the result of a 30 year old effort from collector P. Karalis and includes countless cultural and utilitarian objects of life in Tzoumerka during the last centuries, such as tools for agricultural and domestic use, weapons and traditional costumes, wood carvings, , embroideries, coins, various professional tools and more.