Meteora

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Meteora is a complex of giant, breathtaking Paleolithic rocks 300 to 600 meters high, which, according to the prevailing theory, took their shape due to the water and emerged when the sea level fell. On the tops of these rocks, various monasteries have been built for many centuries and are really worth visiting.

Meteora is inextricably linked to monasticism due to its morphology. It was the ideal refuge for the monks during the Ottoman expansion in Greece, since the huge boulders provided safety. Today, Meteora is the largest monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos.

Today 6 monasteries are active, namely:

Holy Monastery of Roussanou

Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron

Holy Monastery of Varlaam

Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity

Holy Monastery of St. Stephen

Holy Monastery of St. Nikolaos

The monasteries of St. Stephen and Roussanou are inhabited by women while the other four are inhabited by men.

Meteora consists undoubtedly a unique travel destination. The incomparable natural beauty in combination with the artistic and heirloom trasures that someone can find in the monasteries, make its visit extremely attractive. It is worth mentioning that since 1988, Meteora has belonged to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a protected habitat of the Natura 2000 network due to its flora and fauna.

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