Agnanta ( el, Άγναντα) is a village and a former municipality in the Arta regional unit,

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, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality

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, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 124.344 km². Agnanta is one of the largest villages of the

Tzoumerka Tzoumerka ( el, Τζουμέρκα) is a former municipality in the Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality North Tzoumerka, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit ...

region. The population of the municipal unit is 1,800 (2011). It is located at a distance of 55 km north of the city of Arta and east of the city of

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. The geographical center of the village has an altitude of 650–700 m, while some of its highest districts approach an altitude of 1000 m. The name ''Agnanta'' has its origin in the Greek adverb ''agnantia'', which means ''across'' (''agnantevo'' means ''look across, watch/look from far'').

History

There are no documents or written evidence to certify exactly when Agnanta first appeared as an organized community. The first preserved written evidence is a TAPU (Turkish title deed) from 1729, which refers to properties and forest regions of Agnanta. It is likely that an organized village existed there much earlier and probably since the early decades of the 17th century, when populations moved from other areas towards

due to indictments and diseases in other areas. In 2011, during the local government reform, it merged with Athamania, Melissourgoi, and Theodoriana to form the municipality of

Natural characteristics

The key characteristics of the village are its abundant vegetation and its natural springs. In its dense forests, a variety of trees can be found, among which firs, maple and pine trees dominate. Agnanta's vegetation composes an uninhibited natural landscape of a rich variety of colors, lighting and glint, which transform fully with the seasons.

Entertainment

Entertainment and dining options include several traditional restaurants (taverns), café-bars and nightclubs. There are also hotels located in the center of the village and a hotel located in the region of Plaka with Plaka Bridge, approximately 15 km away from the village. A variety of outdoor activities is offered by the hotel owners and other companies are rafting, canoeing and hiking.

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Δήμος ΑγνάντωνPlakas BridgeAgnanta
{{Central Tzoumerka div Populated places in Arta (regional unit)