Six Eastern Orthodox monasteries balanced precariously on 400-metre high conglomerate rock pillars formed 60 million years ago; the 14th-century Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron features post-Byzantine frescoes and a moss-slicked windlass tower; arrive at the Roussanou viewpoint at dusk when the mist settles into the Peneios Valley; the silhouettes of the stone structures appear to detach from the earth entirely.
About Meteora Monasteries
Six Eastern Orthodox monasteries balanced precariously on 400-metre high conglomerate rock pillars formed 60 million years ago; the 14th-century Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron features post-Byzantine frescoes and a moss-slicked windlass tower; arrive at the Roussanou viewpoint at dusk when the mist settles into the Peneios Valley; the silhouettes of the stone structures appear to detach from the earth entirely.
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
Why Visit
Meteora Monasteries is one of Greece's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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Meteora Monasteries is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Greece.
