Monasteries in Meteora
Kalambaka-Kastraki, Kalabaka, Greece
Description:
Monasteries in Meteora are one of the largest monastic complexes in Greece, famous primarily for its unique location on the top of the rocks. The monastic center was formed in the X century. In 1988, the monasteries were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The meteors are located in the mountains of Thessaly in northern Greece, in the north of the Trikala nome. They are located in the Hasiya Mountains, near the Pinios River, 1-2 kilometers north of the town of Kalambaka (formerly Staghi) and 21 kilometers northwest of the town of Trikala. Currently there are only 6 monasteries.
To visit all 6 monasteries in one day and have time to see their sights, it is recommended to start with the monasteries of St. Nicholas (Ayiou Nikolaou Anapavsa), Varlaam (Varlaam) and Great Meteoron (Great Meteoron), before the lunch break (from 13:00), when the monasteries are closed to visitors. And then, after lunch, go to St. Russanou, the monastery of St. Triadhos and St. George. Stephanie (Ayiou Stefanou).
In all monasteries, a strict dress code is observed: shoulders should be closed, men should be dressed in long trousers, and women should wear long skirts. Monasteries in Meteora are a beautiful place with a rich history, which should definitely be paid attention.