Tag: Μετέωρα

Those who have been to Meteora at some point, surely were ecstatic to admire the Varlaam Monastery, which is built on the top of a high and steep rock. It is one of the most famous and impressive monasteries of Meteora that carries a history of centuries, while its grace reached Hollywood, but probably for the wrong reasons. It was in 1980, when the monks of Varlaam took on James Bond, preaching their own unyielding and sacred struggle against the production of the film that wanted to "enchant" the space. ...

Autumn -and the winter to come- are a good opportunity to get close to nature and get to know the most mountainous destinations in Greece. Ideals are weekends, or even just weekends, for relaxation in nature and tranquility. One of the destinations that always brings out those who choose it is Trikala and Meteora. Only we chose the village of Kastraki as our base, combining excursions to both. Kastraki is the village below Meteora that can be the starting point for exploring the whole area. → Trip to Trikala: The ...

Meteora is both a natural wonder and a spiritual fortress with monasteries in Greece. Visitors often compare it to the Grand Canyon for its stunning rock formations. It is the second most sacred place for Orthodox monks after Mount Athos. UNESCO has recognized Meteora as a World Heritage Site since 1989 for its unique beauty and cultural significance. Trikala: One of the oldest cities in Europe Meteora: Awe-inspiring images Meteora’s distinctive character comes from the breathtaking monasteries that seem to defy gravity on the top of the towering dark rocks. ...

Meteora. The poet and painter Edward Lear, once wrote that no pen or pencil is capable of describing the monasteries in the mountains of Meteora. A Daily Mail journalist, who visited the mystical mountains in Thessaly, confirms it and also feels lucky to have lived it! His three-day trip to the heart of Greece, as he recounts, was a unique experience. Thomas Hodkinson's trip started at Thessaloniki. Arriving in Meteora, he saw the enormous stones inexplicably rising from the midst of the plains. The first images. The first feelings. The ...