Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Paregoretissa

A wonderful 13th century Byzantine temple, built in the most prominent era of the Despotate of Epirus. It was the center of a monastic community, much of the entirety of which remains to this day. It was built by Nicephoros Angelos Komnenos Doukas and his wife Anna Paleologos upon the remains of a previous church, parts of which were incorporated within the new one. Some of the original 13th century mosaics still survive. The frescoes are from various periods, beginning from the 15th century. Easy and worth visiting if one chances to be around.

A Byzantine church/symbol/landmark for Arta, Paregoritissa is a monument to visit. One can admire the complex architecture, the sculpture and the frescoes who were made in different phases, from the Byzantine times to the Late Ottoman Empire and the 19th century. The two headed eagle still stands on the floor of the church, reminding the byzantine nature of the monument. The restoration of the surrounding buildings help the visitor to understand better the initial monastic nature of the site. The staff is very helpful and polite. A place worth visiting.

An impressive Byzantine church-monument from the 13th century. The architecture is stunning on the exterior with the ceramics and the domes, and on the interior with the dome that seams to be hanging on the air

Nice old orthodox church. Must see if you are in Arta.

For everyone who like religion tourism, this church in Arta city must be the first to visit in the area

The majestic and best known church of Panagia Paregoretria in the city of Arta

Really impressive dome and marble painting.

Awesome Church!