Skamneli is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Skamneli!
Skamneli, Zagori, Ioannina, Epirus The Monastery of Agia Paraskevi dates from the 12th or 13th century, as some of the oldest murals suggest, during the period of the Despotate of Epirus. It was founded as a nunnery with 60 nuns. On the record of its last commissioner,... View More
Agia Paraskevi Monastery
Agioi Apostoli Church
Skamneli, Zagori, Ioannina, Epirus The church of Agioi Apostoloi was built in 1793 next to the village square by a benefaction from two Skamneliots living in Moldovlachia (Principalities of Moldavia, Wallachia and Bessarabia), Demetrios and Christodoulos Saitzes.... View More
Agioi Apostoli Church
Sarakatsaniki Stani - Shepherd’s Museum
Skamneli, Zagori, Ioannina, Epirus Near the village lies Gyftokampos, a place of an annual meeting of the Greek-speaking Epirotan Vlachs Sarakatsani on the first weekend of August. It is also an exhibition ground every year, from May till October, with huts and... View More