*2.4.4 Metropolitan benefits*

The urban fabric of the city consists of structure and urbanism of the following elements:

### 1.Three main areas

	- North Entrance—Front Frontzos

*The Metropolitan Transformation of Ioannina City from 1940 to 2015 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105884*

	- Historical center
	- Spaces Pure Residences—Settlements
	- Administration reas
	- Restaurants
	- Green Spaces—Hiking areas, hotels, − spaces for events and recreation

#### 4.Traditional settlements

A significant benefit is a proximity to traditional settlements of particular natural beauty. The advantages of the mountainous and semi-mountainous settlements are the traditional architecture, the restaurants, the hotel units, the cuisine, and the activities in the natural area.

The metropolitan area of Ioannina is a geographical area of Greece with significant advantages. The geographical position and geomorphology include access to the sea and mountains. Also, the historicity, the cultural heritage, and the natural environment are the strong points of the basin of Ioannina. The developmental physiognomy is based on tourist flows. This politic adds economic value to the residents of the wider region. For example, the proximity to Italy from the air and road connection with Athens is a straightforward solution for tourists.

Also, the role of Ioannina has always been an administrative center and is essential. The rich history confirms this. Today, the responsibilities have been significantly upgraded with the upgrading of the university, the region of Ioannina, the university hospital, the hotels, the services of the municipality, and industries.
