It's a museum of Byzantine art and it is located in one of the buildings (previous Royal pavilion) of the acropolis that offers panoramic views of the city and lake, inside the castle of Ioannina. It has collections of silver items that are housed in a seperate 19th century building on the acropolis, and the exhibitions are arranged in several more buildings of the acropolis, as well.
The museum contains collections of early Christian and Byzantine sculptures, excavation finds from Arta, pottery, manuscripts and early editions of printed books, post-Byzantine icons and silver items.
Byzantine Museum
Ioannina Castle
45221
Tel: +30 26510-25989, 39580,
Fax: +30 26510-39342
Open Tue-Sun, 8:00-17:00
€2-€5 (free for students)