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The Meteora (/ˌmɛtiˈɔːrə/;[1] Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [meˈteora]) is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos.[2] The six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.
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Between the 13th and 14th centuries, a total of twenty-four monasteries were built atop the towering sandstone and conglomerate rocks. Today there are six monasteries still functioning. Perhaps the best time to view these amazing structures is when the sun is setting over the horizon.
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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [mɛˈtɛoɾɐ], literally "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" — etymologically related to meteorology) is one of the most spectacular and unique rock formations in the world, which is also associated with one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second in importance only to Mount Athos.[1] The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece.
The Meteora is a rock formation in the northwestern Greece, hosting one of the most prominent complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, viewed locally as second in importance only to Mount Athos. Twenty-four monasteries were established atop the giant natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area, mainly from the second half of the 14th century under the local rule of Simeon Uroš. Six of these are still active and open to visitors. This picture shows the monasteries of Rousánou (front) and Agios Stéphanos (back) in the evening light.
Meteora ist eine Felsformation im Nordwesten Griechenlands, die einen der bedeutendsten ostorthodoxen Klosterkomplexe beherbergt, der nach dem Berg Athos als zweitwichtigster Ort gilt. Vierundzwanzig Klöster wurden auf den riesigen natürlichen Säulen und hügelähnlichen, abgerundeten Felsen errichtet, die das Gebiet dominieren, vor allem in der zweiten Hälfte des 14. Jahrhunderts unter der lokalen Herrschaft von Simeon Uroš. Sechs dieser Klöster sind noch aktiv und für Besucher geöffnet. Dieses Bild zeigt die Klöster von Rousánou (vorne) und Agios Stéphanos (hinten) im Abendlicht.
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An oil painting that captures the majestic Rocks of Meteora in Greece at sunrise. A breathtaking and ultra-realistic view of this beautiful landscape in Thessalia, Greece.
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The Meteora is a rock formation in northwestern Greece, hosting one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six (of an original twenty-four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the twenty-four monasteries were established atop the rocks.
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Kalambaka, Greece
Unesco World Heritage Site
The monastery complex of Meteora, Greece, sits thousands of feet above the ground, making it one of the most remote places to live and worship in the world.
While 30 monasteries were built over the centuries, today only six remain active.
Please press "L" and zoom to appreciate the beauty.
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The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.
Kalambaka, Greece
Unesco World Heritage Site
This amazes me as these round rocks sit hundreds of feet up in the air. Someone more intelligent than I can perhaps explain how the erosion occurs there to make these round rocks exist. I'm sure they are harder than the surrounding rock but it just amazes me:)
One of the monasteries can be seen in the right of the picture.
The monastery complex of Meteora, Greece, sits thousands of feet above the ground, making it one of the most remote places to live and worship in the world.
While 30 monasteries were built over the centuries, today only six remain active.
Please press "L" and zoom to appreciate the immensity.
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The monastery of Agios Nikólaos Anapavás (left) was probably built in the 14th century. The name of the monastery is probably derived from the name of the founder (Nikólaos). The word Anapavás refers to a place of rest, probably meant as a place of rest and relaxation for the hermits. It was abandoned in 1909 and left to decay. After a long period of restoration, which began in 1960, it was made accessible again.
The monastery of Rousánou (right) is also a landmark of the Meteora monasteries due to its exposed location on a rock that can be seen from many sides. The access road circles the rock with the Rousánou monastery to the west. The origin of the monastery's name has not been conclusively clarified, nor have the date and circumstances of its foundation. The monastery complex took on its present form in the 16th century, with two brothers from Ioannina beginning construction on the rock in 1527/29.
Das Kloster Agios Nikólaos Anapavás (links) entstand vermutlich im 14. Jahrhundert. Der Name des Klosters leitet sich wahrscheinlich aus dem Namen des Stifters (Nikólaos) her. Das Wort Anapavás spricht für einen Ort der Erholung, wahrscheinlich als Ort der Erholung und Ruhe für die Eremiten gemeint. Es wurde 1909 verlassen und dem Verfall preisgegeben. Nach einer lange dauernden Restauration, die 1960 begann, wurde es wieder zugänglich gemacht.
Das Kloster Rousánou (rechts) ist durch seine exponierte Lage auf einem von zahlreichen Seiten einsehbaren Felsen ebenfalls ein Wahrzeichen der Meteora-Klöster. Die Zufahrtsstraße umrundet den Felsen mit dem Rousánou-Kloster im Westen. Die Herkunft des Namens des Klosters konnte nicht schlüssig geklärt werden, ebensowenig der Zeitpunkt und die Umstände der Gründung. Seine heutige Gestalt erhielt die Klosteranlage im 16. Jahrhundert, 1527/29 wurde von zwei aus Ioannina stammenden Brüdern mit dem Bau auf dem Felsen begonnen.
With the continuous corrosion by the wind and the rain as well as by other geological changes, these rocks took their present form through the passing of millions of years.
At the cavities, fissures and peaks of Meteora rocks, the people of that place found protection from the raids of several conquerors and of those who passed from the area.
Also, several bold hermits and anchorites found shelter at these rocks, seeking for mental calmness, tranquility and while praying they sought for Christian perfection.
Near to the Meteora rock formations’ complex there is a hidden seasonal waterfall. It is only known to few locals, because it is almost inaccessible, as one needs to walk upstream within the brook’s bed to reach the waterfall. The flow of water is quite small in the summer (as in this photograph shot in late September), but it gets much more substantial in winter or during the first couple of days after rains.
Meteora is the name of the group comprising many impressive and lofty rock formations: The height of the sandstone megaliths ranges between 1,000-2,067 ft (300-630 m). The rock masses which were formed 60 million years ago are geologically unique and listed in UNESCO world heritage sites.