Meteora, UNESCO World Heritage monastic complex in Thessaly, Greece
Six Eastern Orthodox monasteries stand on sandstone pillars rising 600 meters above the plains of Thessaly in central Greece.
Monks established twenty-four monasteries during the 14th century, using removable ladders and nets to access the elevated structures until permanent stairs were built.
The Great Meteoron Monastery functions as a museum that exhibits religious artifacts, manuscripts, and traditional Orthodox Christian ecclesiastical items from different centuries.
The monasteries maintain specific dress codes requiring visitors to wear long skirts for women and long trousers for men during their exploration.
The geological formations supporting the monasteries developed through millions of years of weathering, creating vertical sandstone and conglomerate pillars.
Location: Meteora Municipality
Part of: National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge
Address: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece 422 00
GPS coordinates: 39.71250,21.62667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
These archaeological sites reveal the history of ancient Greece. From the fortress of Tiryns to the Oracle of Dodona, you will find significant locations such as the original Olympic stadium, the Palace of Zakros, and the Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron. These sites provide insights into the lives of ancient Greeks.
These European monasteries and religious structures display architecture from medieval to modern times. The buildings showcase different architectural styles and occupy notable geographic locations: on islands, mountain peaks, or among lavender fields. Many of these monasteries remain active religious centers today.
This collection leads to secret spots and hidden destinations offering unique experiences away from crowded tourist areas. The journey includes undiscovered nature and cultural treasures that are often overlooked. Visitors can connect with authentic aspects of local life.
Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Meteora
785 m
Great Meteoron monastery
1.5 km
Moni Varlaam
1.4 km
Agios Stefanos monastery
1.1 km
Moni Rousanou
1.1 km
Agios Nikolaos Anapafsa monastery of Meteora
1.3 km
Ypapantí Monastery
2.3 km
Holy Monastery (Meteora)
1.3 km
Dupiani
1.2 km
Ypsilotera Monastery
1.4 km
Agia
213 m
Monastery of St. John the Baptist, Meteora
1.3 km
Monastery of St. Anthony
433 m
Alysos
320 m
Holy Spirit Rock
730 m
Monastery of St. Dimitrios
2.3 km
Pyxari
338 m
Sunrise Rock stp
1.1 km
Badovas
476 m
Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova
502 m
Ambaria
695 m
Surloti
288 m
Adrachti
106 m
Monastery of the Pantocrator
1.2 km
Hermitage of Saint Gregory the Theologian
440 m
Monastery of St. George of Mandila
753 m
Skete of the Holy Virgin of Dupiani
501 m
Agiou Pneuma Monastery
725 mReviews
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