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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
Wikipedia
One of the most popular sunset viewpoints in Meteora, Greece. I was fortunate enough to arrive on time and catch the last sun rays.
Back from a short trip to Greece, to an overcrowded Meteora and Athens...
The Monastery of St. Rousanou (Greek: Μονή Ρουσάνου) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece.
The Holy Monastery of Roussanou was first established in the 14th century. To build the monastery, the monks had to hoist stone and other materials to the top of the massive rock pillar. Since the monks wanted to keep invaders out, they couldn't carve stairs—even for their own access. Instead, they used removable ladders.
Μετέωρα, Θεσσαλία. H Καλαμπάκα στο κέντρο, στα αριστερά η Ι.Μονή Αγίας Τριάδας.
Meteora in Thessaly, Greece. The city of Kalampaka is in the background, on the left the monastery of the Holy Trinity.
Seldom I have seen such a fantastic scenery as in Meteora, Greece. Great to explore for a few days and nights!
So eine fantastische Landschaft habe ich selten gesehen! Auf jedenfalls eine Reise wert.
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The Meteora, literally "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" is a formation of immense monolithic pillars and hills at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece.
It is associated with one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars.
Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora
Kastraki (meaning ‘small castle’) is a small, peaceful village which from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of two gigantic rocks.
Kastraki is indeed a most picturesque place with an authentic, local character. Feeling closer to the local lifestyle in the Greek province, enjoying the proximity to nature and finding peace of mind are some of the major assets of this place that urge visitors to book accommodation in this traditional, beautiful village.
The houses of the locals are mostly made of stone, embellished with roofs of clay tiles. They do not exceed a certain height, as they abide by the regulations of the National Archaeological Committee for the preservation of the village’s couleur locale and out of respect for the surrounding landscape.
The village of Kastraki has been classified by the Greek State, following a Presidential Decree, as a traditional resort under preservation, for three consecutive times! It is a pole of natural beauty and Tourism, very distinct in the wider region of Meteora, included in the list of Cultural Heritage Sites of UNESCO. The people of Kastraki share a particular affection for flowers. You can see flowers even in the yards of the most humble houses. Very often in difficult times of the past the housewives of the locals would make flower pots out of tin cans, with which they decorated their houses and yards.
Moonrise over saint Stefanos monastery in Meteora central Greece.Meteora is a geological formation over 65 millions years old.They appear after the Tethys sea has retreated. 600 years ago some greek monks founded the orthodox monastery of Saint Stefanos among other 21 monasteries
Rare capture of the mysterious and beautiful hanging over rocks monasteries in Meteora, Greece.
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