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Metsovone is a semi-hard smoked pasta filata cheese produced in the region of Metsovo (Epirus, Greece).

The Artificial Lake of Aoos Springs created in 1987, an important biotope, is situated 20 Km north of Metsovo, at an altitude of 1343 m.

Michael Tositsas [born in Metsovo in 1787] was a Greek businessman and benefactor, considered to be the father of Hellenism in Egypt.

Metsovo came under Ottoman rule soon in the 15th century and it was burnt during the 1st Balkan War.

Μetsovitikos is one of the tributaries of Arachthos river, flowing in the valley formed in the middle of Katara, Zygos and Lakmos mountains.

Metsovo is a city in Epirus, between Ioannina and Meteora, a touristic center, mainly in winter, and a cultural hub of the region.

Arachthos is the 8th biggest river in Greece, sourcing from Pindos mountain range, close to Metsovo, and emptying into the Ambracian Gulf.

George Averoff [1815 - 1899] was a Greek businessman and philanthropist, one of the greatest national benefactors of Greece.