Plane Tree of Arta — Attraction in Arta Municipality

A Living Monument of Time and Tales! The Plane Tree of Arta is more than just a tree - it's a centuries-old storyteller rooted in the heart of the city. Massive, majestic, and full of character, it’s believed to be over 300 years old and has watched history unfold from its shady perch near the famous stone bridge. Locals say poets and philosophers once gathered beneath its branches, and it’s easy to see why—there’s a peaceful, almost mystical aura here. The perfect spot to rest, reflect, and feel the spirit of old Greece. Whether you're strolling by the Historic Bridge of Arta or just seeking a quiet place with soul, this plane tree is a timeless natural treasure...

A plane tree with a very long and very interesting history! On the left bank of the Arachthos river, near the point where the first arch of the Bridge is located, there is the century-old imposing plane tree of Arta or otherwise the plane tree of Ali Pasha of Ioannins.It is a tree about 350 years old with a height of 10 meters and a circumference of 13.45 meters. In 1976 it was declared a preserved natural monument. Very good place...

The plane tree that was named "The Ali pasa tree" is rooted next to the bridge of Arta, aka at the entrance of the town of Arta. It was named after the turkish leader because he used to shoot with his gun on that tree for practice, plus he used to visit the place to see the beheadings and the executions of Greeks under the tree, thus scaring travellers away of Arta! It is more than...