{"id":68277,"date":"2024-01-10T11:28:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/castle-of-ioannina-the-castle-town-that-is-still-inhabited-what-does-its-kale-mean\/68277\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T22:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:45:59","slug":"castle-of-ioannina-the-castle-town-that-is-still-inhabited-what-does-its-kale-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/epirus-en\/castle-of-ioannina-the-castle-town-that-is-still-inhabited-what-does-its-kale-mean\/68277\/","title":{"rendered":"Castle of Ioannina: The castle town that is still inhabited &#8211; What does Its Kale mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The Ioannina Castle holds significant importance, not just for the city, but for the broader region as well. It stands as the oldest Byzantine-era castle in Greece and is among the few that are still inhabited today, lending a truly mythical ambiance to its surroundings. Let\u2019s explore the distinct and unparalleled landscape of Ioannina, the city of castles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/arta-walking-on-the-bridge-and-the-wonderful-villages\/62817\/\">Arta: Walking on the bridge and the wonderful villages<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b>Castle of Ioannina: A scenery out of a fairy tale<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64430\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-750x500.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64430 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5.jpg\" alt=\"Ioannina: Kastro\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-5-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The castle of Ioannina was built in the 6th century AD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>As you traverse southeast in Ioannina, the city\u2019s majestic castle, an undeniable emblem of the area, unfolds before you. This castle, once the country\u2019s largest administrative center, greets you with a grand entrance adorned with the unique insignia of Ali Pasha\u2019s family. The sight transports you back in time, through periods of pain, love, and abundant history.<\/p>\n<p>Constructed in the early 6th century AD, the castle owes its existence to Emperor Justinian I, who aimed to bolster the Byzantine state\u2019s fortifications. The structure radiates the charm of Ottoman architecture, spanning a vast 200 acres with a width of ten. It encapsulates the essence of a bygone era, a world so different from ours, now seemingly distant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64434\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-750x500.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64434 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ioannina\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-3-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In Ioannina is one of the most historic castles in Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The castle\u2019s cobblestone streets and vibrant homes served as the educational grounds for the Nation\u2019s Great Masters, thereby fostering the growth of Greek literature. It was also the training ground for esteemed chieftains in martial arts. Moreover, it was within this setting that Ali Pasha experienced his passionate love and obsession for his son\u2019s lover, Mrs. Frosini, whom he tragically sent to her demise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b>The unique buildings inside the castle town<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64432\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-300x196.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-768x502.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-750x491.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64432 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4.jpg\" alt=\"The castle in Ioannina\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-4-750x491.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Castle of Ioannina, a journey through time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The Ioannina Castle is segmented into four distinct areas: the outer enclosure, the northwestern acropolis featuring the Aslan Mosque, the southeastern acropolis where the famed Its Kale is located, and lastly, the castle town, which was once the fortified city of Ioannina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><strong>What does Its Kale mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64436\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-750x422.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64436 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ioannina: Kastro, Its Kale\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-2-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Its Kale or the &#8220;inner castle&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Its Kale, the first attraction to visit, translates to \u201cinner castle.\u201d This site was once the palace of the renowned Ali Pasha, who gave it its final form. Today, it stands as a significant archaeological site. Comprising an outpost, a kitchen, and a vault, among other spaces, Its Kale is a fascinating exploration. A visit to the silversmith exhibition it hosts is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64438\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-300x183.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-768x468.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-750x458.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64438 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle.jpg\" alt=\"Ioannina castle\" width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-castle-750x458.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Part of the emblematic castle town of Ioannina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Another noteworthy structure to the east is Soufari Serai. This two-story building once served as the roof of Pasha\u2019s cavalry school. Within its walls, Greek revolution heroes like Georgios Karaiskakis and Athanasios Diakos were trained. Following an impressive renovation, this fifty-windowed building now houses the archive of the State of Greece.<\/p>\n<p>As you explore the unique fortress, remember to visit the Byzantine Museum in Its Kale and the Municipal Ethnographic Museum. Here, you can appreciate the Ottoman-era baths and a unique library boasting an extensive written heritage. Also, don\u2019t miss out on the Byzantine Museum located next to the Fethiye Mosque.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"><b><span lang=\"el-GR\">Lake Pamvotis: The aquatic gem of Ioannina<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64428\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-300x177.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-768x453.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-750x443.jpg.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64428 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida.jpg\" alt=\"Ioannina: Lake Pamvotis \" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ioannina-lake-pamvotida-750x443.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful lake Pamvotis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The enchanting allure of Ioannina is perfectly complemented by Lake Pamvotis, the site where Mrs. Frosini drew her final breath. Encircled by mountains and verdant banks teeming with flora, the lake\u2019s waters exude a nearly mystical aura that captivates both visitors and locals. Immerse yourself in its stunning waters and let the calls of migratory birds, who find refuge in its surroundings, transport you to a dreamlike state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><strong>Athens &#8211; Ioannina distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_68270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68270\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi.png.webp 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-300x238.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-768x609.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-750x595.png.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68270 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi.png\" alt=\"Athens - Ioannina distance\" width=\"1000\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi.png 1000w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/athina-ioannina-apostasi-750x595.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">415 km separate Athens from Ioannina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"content\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-description=\"\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to get to Ioannina<\/span><\/strong>: To reach Ioannina and experience the unique castle town, the lake, and the city\u2019s many wonders, you\u2019ll need to travel 415 km from Athens. The journey takes about 5 hours via the Athens &#8211; Patras national road, the Rio &#8211; Antirio bridge, and the Ionian road. If you choose to fly from Eleftherios Venizelos, the flight duration is approximately 1 hour.<\/div>\n<p>Regardless of how you travel, a trip to Ioannina promises a unique gastronomic adventure, including the city\u2019s famous baklava. The Ioannina Castle is a guaranteed attraction. A single stroll within its walls is enough to make you feel like a character in a fairy tale. Visit and surrender to its enchantment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/the-small-greek-village-where-more-than-70-painters-were-born\/26498\/\">Epirus: Konitsa Ioannina \u2013 Chioniades the small Greek village where more than 70 painters were born<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/lake-pamvotis-a-gem-made-of-water\/61541\/\">Lake Pamvotis: A gem made of water<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/aristotle-s-quotes-that-will-change-your-way-of-thinking\/68339\/\">Aristotle\u2019s quotes that will change your way of thinking<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow exploringgreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ioannina Castle holds significant importance, not just for the city, but for the broader region as well. It stands as the oldest Byzantine-era castle in Greece and is among the few that are still inhabited today, lending a truly mythical ambiance to its surroundings. Let\u2019s explore the distinct and unparalleled landscape of Ioannina, the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":68274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"A scene out of a fairy tale","format":"standard","video":"","gallery":"","source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"3","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"0","layout":"no-sidebar-narrow","sidebar":"sidebar-article","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"topbottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"0","show_view_counter":"0","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"0","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"150","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"2","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"0","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":"","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":"8831","hide":""},"jnews_override_counter":{"override_view_counter":"0","view_counter_number":"0","override_share_counter":"0","share_counter_number":"0","override_like_counter":"0","like_counter_number":"0","override_dislike_counter":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[8205,3120,8831],"tags":[8965,8381,8240],"class_list":["post-68277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-epirus-en","category-greece","category-ioannina-en","tag-lake-pamvotis","tag-lakes-ioannina","tag-sightseeing-ioannina"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Castle of Ioannina: The sights and what Its Kale means | Exploring Greece TV<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Castle of Ioannina. 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