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De los 24 monasterios originales de Meteora actualmente sólo están habitados unos seis a los que se sube gracias a las escaleras construidas no hace mucho. Antes sólo se podía llegar arriba mediante un montacargas o cuerdas. En la imagen, el monasterio de San Nicolás Anapafsas.
El conjunto de los monasterios de Meteora es Patrimonio de la Humanidad desde 1988.
Evening view on Meteora, Greece from a viewpoint 5 minute walk away from my accommodation, I was pleasantly surprised to see lighting on the rock faces, which I don't remember seeing during previous visits, modern Kalambaka town below the rocks is, let's kindly say, "architecturally challenged". and best seen at night from above.
De los 24 monasterios originales de Meteora actualmente sólo están habitados unos seis a los que se sube gracias a las escaleras construidas no hace mucho. Antes sólo se podía llegar arriba mediante un montacargas o cuerdas. En la imagen, el monasterio de Agia Triada o Santísima Trinidad.
El conjunto de los monasterios de Meteora es Patrimonio de la Humanidad desde 1988.
You will have heard of the medieval Greek Orthodox monasteries on top of some of these rock pillars in Thessaly, but the rocks themselves, and the landscape, are equally fascinating. A mixture of sandstone and conglomerate, plus the lifting up of an ancient seabed and then the work of erosion have created these remarkable formations. Leica M8, Voigtlaender 35/1.4.
Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara (left) and Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas (right) perched atop towering rock formations in Meteora, Greece
Meteora Greece - I really liked this place.
It's so different from anything I've seen before, I got the same sensation as I had when I went to Iceland, simply didn't knew how to stop taking shots of everything left and right.
Next time I'll be here I'll be more prepared and will take better shots.
Also I'll make sure to bring a tripod - had to do everything hand held this time due to luggage size, but note to self: less underwear, get a tripod instead :))
Monastery of St. Stephen - is one of two female monasteries of Meteora. Rock on which stands the convent, is separated from massive of deep chasm over, which it was moved permanent bridge. The first monastery probably was founded here in 1192 .
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Klasztor Świętego Stefana – jest jednym z dwóch żeńskich klasztorów w Meteorach. Skała, na której stoi klasztor, oddzielona jest od masywu głęboką przepaścią, nad którą przerzucono stały most. Pierwszy klasztor w tym miejscu założono prawdopodobnie w 1192.
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 immensity.
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I'm just back from my trip to Greece, browsing through the photos. This is one of my favourite shots. It was early in the morning, when coulds of mist were floating underneath the monasteries.
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This is the Rousanou monastery, one of six still functioning monasteries.
One of the coolest places I've ever visited, really worth it.
Also managed to capture it during a bit of rain... I just can't seem to stop thinking about how this would look with a little bit of fog... maybe next time :)
Monasteries in this photo from Left to right, Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas, Monastery of Varlaam, Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron. Six of original 24 monasteries built since the 14th century are still active and open to visitors in Meteora, Greece