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Metsovone Cheese | The Protected Origin Product of the Mountainous Metsovo

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

Aoos Springs Lake | Metsovo | The Most Mountainous Greek Large Lake

The Aoos Springs Lake created in 1991, is an important biotope, situated 20 Km north of Metsovo, at an altitude of 1343 m.

Michael Tositsas | Greek Benefactor | The Father of Hellenism in Egypt

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

Metsovo History

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

Metsovitikos River | Metsovo

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

Metsovo City

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

Arachthos River | Metsovo

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

George Averoff | Greek Benefactor

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