Monastery of St. Dimitrios, Orthodox monastery ruins in Meteora, Greece
The Monastery of St. Dimitrios sits on top of Dimitrios Rock, positioned above Ypapantis Monastery within the Meteora complex in Thessaly region.
Ali Pasha Tepelena destroyed the monastery in 1809 after Greek insurgents established their headquarters within its walls during the Ottoman period.
The monastery represents Eastern Orthodox traditions through its architectural remains and religious significance within the larger network of Meteora monastic communities.
Visitors need to follow hiking trails from the main unpaved road to reach the base of Dimitrios Rock, with additional climbing required to access the ruins.
The monastery ruins provide insights into monastic life conditions and community structures from early religious settlements in this mountainous Greek region.
Location: Meteora Municipality
GPS coordinates: 39.73321,21.63101
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:49
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