Meteora
Meteora Municipality
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Meteora1:52
Welcome to Meteora, a landscape so surreal it seems to defy the laws of gravity and nature. The name itself, 'Meteora,' translates from Greek as 'suspended in the air,' a perfectly accurate description for these ancient…
Listen in the app2The Great Meteoron — The Largest and Oldest1:32
We begin at the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, the largest, oldest, and most prominent of the six active monasteries. Founded in the mid-14th century by Saint Athanasios the Meteorite, it stands on the highest pillar in the…
Listen in the app3Varlaam Monastery — The Jewel of the Gardens1:29
A short distance from the Great Meteoron lies the Monastery of Varlaam, the second largest in the complex. Founded in 1517 by the brothers Theophanes and Nektarios Apsaradas, it is named after the hermit Varlaam who first climbed…
Listen in the app4Rousanou Monastery — The Sanctuary of St. Barbara1:23
As we move lower into the valley, we come to the Holy Monastery of Rousanou, which is dedicated to Saint Barbara. This charming nunnery is currently home to a small community of 13 nuns. …
Listen in the app5Holy Trinity — The Isolated Ascent1:23
The Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) is perhaps the most iconic and visually striking of all the monasteries, often appearing in films and postcards. It is perched on a standalone, vertical cliff and is famously one…
Listen in the app6Saint Stephen’s Monastery — Accessibility and Art1:26
The Monastery of Saint Stephen is unique among the Meteora complex because it is by far the most accessible. Instead of a strenuous climb, you simply have to cross a small bridge to reach the entrance—no stairs are required. …
Listen in the app7Sunset Rock — The Final Panorama1:18
To conclude your journey through Meteora, there is no place more powerful than Sunset Rock. This natural lookout point offers unobstructed views of the entire valley and the monasteries as the sun begins to dip below the horizon. …
Listen in the app8Meteora1:13
As you descend from the peaks of Meteora and head back toward Kalabaka, take a moment to reflect on what you have seen. You have walked through a world that was created by a unique combination of natural wonder and human…
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What is Meteora?
Meteora is a place in Meteora Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Meteora Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 36 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.7125, 21.6267 |
| Last updated |
