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The bridge of Vovousa is one of the most impressive stone bridges of Zagori and was built in 1748. It conects the two banks of Aoos river, the most unspoiled river in Greece, as it passes from one National park (Pindos) to another (Vikos-Aoos) in a complete natural and remote area.
View from an old church in Leptokaria village in Zagori area, 68 kilometers from ioannina
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