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Konitsa
The Town of Konitsa |
Welcome to Konitsa!
Built on the slope of Trapezitsa Mountain, which, from a distance, provides exasperating visual experience, is Konitsa. The two biggest rivers of Epirus, Aoos and Voidomatis, meet each other near Konitsa and together with the river Sarantaporos, they flow towards the Adriatic Sea.
In 1453, Konitsa came under the Turkish rule and was liberated in 1913. During Ali Pashas occupation, Konitsa presented economic development as it became the transit center to Balkans and Europe. In regards to the origins of it's name, there are various assumptions made known by the locals. According to tradition, the town of Konitsa is built on the ancient Konissos. The historian from Epirus, P. Aravantinos, advises that the name of the area comes from the name of the ancient town Knossos that was gradually developed into Konitsa. Another opinion is that the name comes from the Slavic name, Konitza, which means horses place. Legend also states that the nobleman Koni had built a castle whose ruins lie above the chapel of St.Varvara. So, the town may have taken its name by this nobleman.
Konitsa Bridge |
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Konitsa Panagia Monestry |
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Trapezitsa Spectacular Views |
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Konitsa Early Morning |
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Konitsa Marmelodia Treats |
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Konitsa Stone Bridge |
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X-treme Sports near Konitsa |
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