
Guide to Arta
The Amvrakia of King Pyrrhus, the land of the Athamanes, the capital of the Medieval Despotate of the Komnenos family. Arta is famous for its stone bridge over the River Arachthos, for which, as the traditional story goes, the master builder’s wife had to be sacrificed so that it could be completed. You can also visit the ruins of ancient Amvrakia. Or admire its treasures in the Archaeological Museum.
A strong Byzantine flavour pervades the town. As you pass through the streets in the town centre through the narrow alleyways, you will come across temples and post-Byzantine buildings which testify to its rich history and its religious past. Of note is the Church of Panagia Parigoritissa (Our Lady of Consolation), which impresses with its innovative architectural style, and the churches of Agia Theodora, Agios Vasilios, and Agios Vasilios ‘tis Gefyras’ (of the Bridge). It is worth paying a visit to the Byzantine castle and to the Yiannis Moralis Municipal Art Gallery , dedicated to the work and life of the famous painter, who was born in Arta.The surrounding area is also home to many remarkable Byzantine and Post-Byzantine monuments: Panagia Vlachernon, Panagia Bryoni, Agios Dimitrios Katsouri (the oldest monument in Arta), Panagia Rodias, Agia Paraskevi ‘tou Drakou’ (of the Dragon), Agia Paraskevi in Rodavgi, etc.
Of special importance to Arta is the magnificent Ambracian Gulf, and the richly biodiverse wetlands area around it. It is protected by international conventions and is home to endangered species of birds and fish. It is also known for its fresh fish and seafood, the most famous being ‘Gampari’ shrimp, and its sardines. The third largest colony of silver pelicans in Europe makes its home in the Ambracian wetlands, while there are beautiful migratory birds, including cormorants, kingfishers, herons and flamingos, which add exotic colour to the area. It is one of the best places for birdwatching. You can find turtles, dolphins and water buffalo in the waters there, and there are also a number of salt-water lagoons scattered around the region. The old customs-house at Salaora houses the Ambracian Information Centre, and the Rodia Wetlands Centre can be found at Strongyli. You can take a boat-trip across its marshes and visit the model fisherman’s hut/observatory.In Koronisia, you can enjoy ouzo and seafood appetizers in the picturesque little tavernas by the sea.
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