Monastery of Prodromos

The monastery of Agios Panteleimonas probably dates from the 15th century, but the current monastery is a reconstruction of the late 19th century. Indeed, the temple was destroyed and its host, Ali Pasha, assassinated on the spot in 1822.

The monastery of Profitis Ilias is located on the highest point of the island and was probably founded in the 15th century. The current monastery dates from the 19th century, as are the oldest frescoes still visible. The monastery of Profitis Ilias is one of the seven monasteries of Ioannina Island.

On the shore of Lake Pamvotis, the prosperity of the city of Ioannina grew as Constantinople started to decline in the 13th century. From this period, the nearby Ioannina island becomes an important monastic site, later respected by the Ottomans that invaded the territory in the 15th century. The occupants finish however to invade the island and destruct its buildings when the renegade Ali Pasha finds refuge there in 1822. Today, no less than seven monasteries can be found on the island.