Those who love the visual arts will be more than satisfied by selecting Ioannina for vacations.

The artistic ride starts from the Municipal Gallery of Ioannina. The gallery is housed in the very beautifully restored "Pyrsinella" mansion. Inside the building, more than 500 works by Greek artists are exposed, while temporary exhibitions are also hosted.

Following on, we have the building of the Company of Research in Epirus and its Art Gallery. Here you will find notable works, mainly by Epirus' artists. Interesting exhibitions of different kinds of art are also hosted by:

• The cultural multiplex "Dimitris Hatzis'
• The cultural center of Ioannina
• The gallery "Technohoros" (www.technohoros.eu)

And other selected locations throughout the area that love and promote the arts.

We kept the best for the end... In Metsovo you will find the Evangelos Averof Gallery, which a perfect choice during your "art walk" in the region Ioannina.

Information on visual arts events held in Ioannina can be found in the cultural department of the Municipality of Ioannina, phone 26510 26356.