Ypapantí Monastery

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Ypapantí Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Meteora, Greece

The Ypapanti Monastery stands within a natural cave formation on a steep cliff face, approximately seventy meters above ground level in Meteora.

Monks Nilos and Cyprianus established the monastery in 1367, during a period when the Byzantine Empire faced increasing pressure from Ottoman forces.

The monastery's main temple features a single-aisled, cruciform basilica design that represents one of the earliest examples of this architectural style in Meteora.

Access to the monastery requires following a northern trail through wooded areas, starting from the Grand Meteora Monastery parking area.

Unlike other Meteora monasteries built on rock peaks, Ypapanti Monastery occupies a large cave cavity within the rock formation itself.

Location: Meteora Municipality

Inception: 1367

Part of: Meteora

GPS coordinates: 39.73333,21.63060

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:45

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