Holy Monastery

The Meteora monastery complex sits atop towering sandstone pillars that reach heights of over 600 meters above Kalabaka in Thessaly.

From the 14th century, monks established religious communities on these rock formations, with 24 monasteries constructed during the peak period.

The Eastern Orthodox monasteries maintain traditional practices, with separate facilities for monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to religious devotion.

Visitors must wear long skirts or trousers and cover their shoulders when entering the monasteries, with admission fees supporting preservation efforts.

The monks originally accessed these mountaintop sanctuaries using removable ladders and rope systems, which they would pull up for protection.

Location: Kalabaka

Location: Meteora Municipality

Part of: Meteora

GPS coordinates: 39.72397,21.62794

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:43