30/03/2023
Meteora
Only second in terms of importance to Mount Athos, the complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries that make up Meteora are one of Greece’s most famous and photogenic sights. Built on top of huge rock columns that rise precipitously from the floor, the 14th-century monasteries overlook the Plain of Thessaly from their prominent vantage points.
Although they once numbered 24 in total, Meteora still has six functioning monasteries that are home to chapels, churches, and caves, as well as fabulous frescoes and ancient religious treasures. To visit the majestic monasteries of Meteora, visitors must hike up endless flights of stone steps cut into the rock. These narrow paths offer breathtaking views of the lovely landscapes below.