One of the very few inhabited lake islands in Europe.
The island of Ioannina lake holds a unique record as it is the only island in the world without a name.
The island of Ioannina lake holds a unique record as it is the only island in the world without a name.
It stands in the middle of lake Pamvotida full of legends, while the best known is the one of dame-Frosini, a woman claimed by three men; Ali Pasha, his son and a Greek citizen of Ioannina. Dame-Frosini was later found drowned in the lake. Another legend talks about the existence of a secret tunnel, leading from the island to the city.
The verdant island of 200 square kilometers is home for more than 300 people
and used to be the base of Ali Pasha of Ioannina in the early 19th century.
and used to be the base of Ali Pasha of Ioannina in the early 19th century.
(Amber Komboloi)
The Museum of Ali Pasha, the legendary Ottoman leader who rebelled against the Sultan and was killed for it, can be seen on the island.
His room is accessible and the holes from the bullets that killed him are still visible.
His room is accessible and the holes from the bullets that killed him are still visible.
Ali Pasha of Tepelena or of Ioannina
(Wood carving by George Georgiadis-1993)
The cracks through which Ali Pasha was shot and killed on 5th February 1822
Ali Pashas's Canon
The only canon which was saved
Minaret of Ali Pasha's Citadel