Byzantine Museum of Ioannina

The Byzantine Museum of Ioannina occupies a former military hospital building within the southeast acropolis of Ioannina Castle and displays medieval artifacts and religious objects. The building spans different periods and houses collections within its rooms that document the artistic production of the Byzantine Empire in this region.

The museum building stands on foundations from earlier periods and preserves centuries of regional history through its Byzantine collection. The preservation of these works connects different epochs that show the artistic development under Byzantine rule.

The collection displays silver works, manuscripts, and religious objects that reflect the medieval artistic traditions of the Epirus region. These pieces come from a period when this area was an important center of Byzantine cultural expression.

A visit requires some time to explore the displayed collections in the various rooms of the building. It is helpful to locate the museum entrance on the south side of the castle and to wear comfortable shoes, as the ground can be uneven.

The building itself tells a story through its architecture of several periods of rule, visible in its walls. The layers of different influences shape its appearance and give visitors a direct sense of continuity between different eras.