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"Meteora"... northern Greece... the rays of the morning sun have already illuminated the rocks, and between the rocks, in the valley, the sleeping city of Kalambaka is visible.
Meteora is one of the most amazing places in central Greece. There are many large natural vertical pillars of rock in the area, six of which still have working monasteries built on the top (there were originally 24 built during 13th and 14th centuries).
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The Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, in northwestern 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. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the twenty-four monasteries were established atop the rocks.[3] Meteora is located near the town of Kalabaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.
Meteora was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 because of the outstanding architecture and beauty of the complex, in addition to its religious and artistic significance.
The name means "lofty", "elevated", and is etymologically related to meteor.
Meteora rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, near Kalampaka December 6, 2019. Photo by Tim Chong
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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, "suspended rocks", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above") is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. 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 nearest town is Kalambaka. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under criteria.
Greece. This is a place in greece which i revisited after 12 years. Still incredible to see all the monestaries which are build on unspeakably high cliffs, some more than 600 years old. Their views from these areas are second to non, and no doubt it brings you closer to who ever is up there..
Tricky shot this, as needed filters but did not want the tops of the cliffs darkened. Also had to clone out a copule of parked cars, but otherwise as you see and breathtaking in real life which this poor immitation only copies badly....
Canon 5d mark ii
canon ef 17-40mm @ 24mm
aperture f/24
shutter speed 4 s
nd grad filter, but cant remember which.
The word Meteora means literally 'hovering in the air' and of course brings to mind the word meteor. What created this rare geological phenomenon is one of the mysteries of nature and there are many theories though they remain theories and none have been proven. But as amazing a marvel of nature as these giant rocks are the buildings on the top of these are a marvel of man and seem just as miraculous and make Meteora one of the most spectacular places to visit in Greece.
Varlaam Monastery in Meteora, i applied a graduated filter to depict the impressive and snowy Pindos mountain range, in the background.
Meteora are situated in Trikala prefecture, about 500 meters above the city of Kalambaka. They are a cluster of high and impressive rocks with 24 Monasteries built on them.
Meteora are in the UNESCO World heritage list.
The first buildings of Varlaam Monastery were built in 1350 by the monk Varlaam. When he passed away the Monastery remained deserted for about 200 years until 1517/1518 when the monks Theofanis and Nektarios, who were brothers from a rich family of Ioannina, started rebuilding it and they founded the central temple and the tower of the Monastery.
One of the most impressive exhibitions in the Monastery, is the giant 12ton barel, which big as a room, served as a water reservoir, in the first years.
Today the Monastery has only 7 monks.
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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, "suspended rocks", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above") is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Kalambaka, Greece and is second only to Mount Athos.[1] The monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Peneios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. The Metéora is home to six monasteries and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thanks NOPI:-)
This is the area where the Meteora monasteries are.
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 nearest town is Kalambaka. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Tight composition at Meteora, session with Konstantinos Vasilakis
Canon 5D
Canon 70-200L f/4
Shutter: 13sec
Apperture: f/16
Filters: B+W CPL
ISO: 100
Date / Time: 14/11/ 2011 5:11:56 PM
Location: Meteora / Central Greece
Meteora is an area in Thessaly (Central Greece) and Kalampaka is the city under
the rock towers of Meteora. The thing that makes Meteora so special is
the monasteries on the top of the rock towers. The monasteries,
the amound of peaks to climb and the paths for hiking
brings in Meteora the whole year many tourists.
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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [mɛˈtɛoɾɐ], lit. "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" — etymologically related to "Meteorite") is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second 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 nearest town is Kalambaka. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under criteria[2] I, II, IV, V and VII
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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [mɛˈtɛoɾɐ], lit. "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" — etymologically related to "Meteorite") is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second 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 nearest town is Kalambaka. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under criteria[2] I, II, IV, V and VII