Sights created by nature and man impress us while traveling and getting to know Greece. There are also some sights made by human hands that stand out precisely because they have managed to be in such harmony with nature. A typical example is the strangest and perhaps most impressive stone staircase in Greece. The reason for the famous Skala of Vradeto in Epirus, and specifically in Zagorochoria. It is a unique stone attraction that impresses the visitor and, of course, has its own history. If you find yourself in Zagorochoria, any time of the year, it is worth visiting.
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Skala Vradeto: The strangest stone staircase in Greece
It was constructed in such a way that it had three traffic lanes, one for animals with black stone and two for humans with white, measured width calculated exactly so that animals could turn along with their bulky load, and the 1,100 cobbled steps that smoothly cover an altitude difference of 250 meters.
The Skala of Vradeto was actually a staircase that connected the village of Vradeto with the village of Kapesovo and the rest of the surrounding places until the 70s. Now that there is no need to connect the villages through a stone staircase, since the road has been opened. This is an amazing hiking route in Zagorochoria. Apart from that, however, it is a miraculous attraction and a sample of the architecture of the stone masons. The images from above are extremely impressive, but if you are there, you will definitely stand and admire the impressively studied work that is said to have taken 20 years to build.
Travel to Zagorochoria
Whatever season you find yourself in Zagorochoria, nature and sights will leave you with your mouth open. There are villages that you should not miss, such as Kipi, which is a name and a thing, but also Mikro and Megalo Papigo. There you will have the opportunity to admire the famous Towers of Astraka. But also the famous and impressive stone forest of Greece like no other. These are very famous villages that maintain the traditional architecture and offer different experiences all year round. As far as the sights in Zagori of Epirus are concerned, surely the first thing to see is the so-called Grand Canyon of Greece, the Vikos gorge that has entered the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Skala Vradeto stone staircase has 1,100 cobbled steps that cover an altitude difference of 250 meters. It is one of the strangest and most impressive stone staircases in Greece.
Skala Vradeto was constructed with three traffic lanes: one lane with black stone for animals to pass with their loads, and two lanes with white stone for humans. The width was precisely calculated to allow animals with bulky loads to turn comfortably.
Skala Vradeto is located in Zagorochoria in the Epirus region of Greece. It connected the village of Vradeto with the village of Kapesovo and surrounding areas until the 1970s when a road was built.
According to local accounts, the construction of Skala Vradeto took approximately 20 years to complete. This reflects the impressive architectural work and craftsmanship of the stone masons who built it.
Today, Skala Vradeto is no longer used to connect villages since a road was opened in the 1970s. Instead, it serves as an amazing hiking route and a major tourist attraction showcasing impressive stone masonry architecture in Zagorochoria.
