I had a week to spend exploring all six monasteries on Meteora. I gave each monastery a day of my attention. Every monastery has one day during the week when it is closed to visitors, so make sure you know before you travel. Meteora is not only home to magnificent monasteries but also to stunning scenery, the charming village of Kastraki, and the larger Kalambaka, which is home to Greek eateries. There are several paths where you may stroll, take in the breathtaking scenery, and hear the birds singing. I made an effort to capture as much of this place's beauty as I could while I was there. Determine which of the monasteries has the most influence on you.
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The UNESCO World Heritage List features Meteora.
The term is etymologically related to meteor and signifies "lofty" or "elevated."
Monks lived in the caves of Meteora as early as the eleventh century. But the construction of monasteries did not begin until the fourteenth century, when the monks needed a place to hide from the growing number of Turkish raids on Greece. At this time, windlasses or detachable ladders were the only ways to reach the summit. Steps were built onto the rock in the 1920s, making the ascent easier these days. Out of the 24 monasteries, only six-two belonging to women and four to men-remain operational, and they all house less than ten people.
Originally, and on purpose, access to the monasteries was restricted, requiring
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10 май 2024
