This little town in Epirus is of importance as a ferry terminal and the starting-point of a tour of western Greece or through the Pindos mountains into Thessaly.
At Dimókastro (Elína), west of Perdika and south of Igoumenítsa, are some walls erected in the fourth and third century B.C. Within them one can see the ruins of a fourth century B.C. temple as well as inscriptions carved into the rock.
Filiátes, north of Igoumenítsa is a market town with many interesting buildings and beautiful architecture. Nearby is the Giromeri Monastery with an interesting history. It also contains a Folklore Museum.
Ancient Titani dates to the fourth century B.C. It is one of the most significant sites in the Igoumenitsa area. The site consists of streets, two temples on the acropolis, buildings, theaters and colonnades.
Tips: To visit the site one should apply to the Archaeological Service for a permit.
The Ragios Castle at Ligia can be seen on the hilltop three km northwest of Igoumenitsa. Its walls enclose building foundations and the remains of a round cistern. Its finds and construction have been dated to the fifth century B.C.
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