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Sights in Epirus KIPINA MONASTERY

KIPINA MONASTERY

The Holy Monastery of Kipina is built in a rock pit, just above the road leading to the village of Kalarrites. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and according to the tradition, it was built in 1212 by monk Gregory. Visitors of the Monastery can take a close look at the beautiful frescoes that decorate the interior, most of which are dated back to the late 17th century.

Sights in Epirus MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE ART "A.GKOLFINOPOULOU"

MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE ART "A.GKOLFINOPOULOU"

The folklore collection of A. Golinopoulou is located in the village of Kalarrytes. The collection is shown in a mansion built in 1872, where the family isstill lives and opens its doors to visitors. It includes objects from the 17th and 18th century, such as wood, wool and metal processing tools, silver jewelery and decorative household items, wood carvings, traditional Epirus uniforms, embroidered handmade garments, photographs of social and rural life and large historical archival material with documents and seals of previous centuries.

Sights in Epirus MUSEUM OF SILVERSMITH

MUSEUM OF SILVERSMITH

The Kalarrytian Artillery Museum is located in the village of Kalarrytes and is housed in the former elementary school from 2015 until today. It consists of two thematic spaces with artifacts of handiwork from the 18th - 20th century. The first room contains metal processing tools, while the second decoration and household items, religious objects, traditional costume accessories etc.