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The Holy Monastery of Profitis Ilias is located on a hill of Veloutsa, 3 km south of the village of Dragamesto. It is an old stone monastery that dates between the 17th and 18th century and dominates imposingly in a green landscape. The church is located in the center of the courtyard and is built with slightly processed limestone, while on the north and west side there are ruined cells. This point of interest is Plain and Rural. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is not accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. Source of photographic material: Website: http://astakos-photos.blogspot.com/ - Vassilios Zagkotas, Professor, PhD, University of Ioannina.