Arta, Greece
Arta
Άρτα | |
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From top left: Aerial view of the city; Bridge of Arta over the Arachthos river; Church of Saint Demetrius; Folklore Museum of Arta; statue of Napoleon Zervas; Castle of Arta; clock tower of the Arta Castle; statue of "Tsolias of 1917" by Lefteris Valakas | |
Arta | |
| Coordinates: 39°09′54″N 20°59′15″E / 39.16500°N 20.98750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Epirus |
| Regional unit | Arta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christoforos Siafakas (since 2023) |
| Area | |
• Municipality | 457.2 km2 (176.5 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 47.973 km2 (18.522 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Municipality | 41,600 |
| • Density | 91.0/km2 (236/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 26,999 |
| • Municipal unit density | 562.80/km2 (1,457.6/sq mi) |
| • Community | 24,079 |
| Demonym(s) | Artean (Greek: Artinos) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 471 00 |
| Area code | 26810 |
| Vehicle registration | ΑΤ |
| Website | www.arta.gr |
Arta (Greek: Άρτα) is a city in northwestern Greece and the capital of the regional unit of Arta, in the region of Epirus. The city was known in antiquity as Ambracia (Ancient Greek: Ἀμβρακία) and had served as the capital of ancient Epirus. Arta is known for its medieval bridge over the Arachthos River, as well as for its ancient sites from the era of Pyrrhus of Epirus and its well-preserved 13th-century castle. Arta's Byzantine history is reflected in its many Byzantine churches; perhaps the best known is the Panagia Paregoretissa (Mother of God the Consoling), built in about 1290 by Despot Nikephoros I Komnenos Doukas.