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Meteora Greece
Meteora. One of the most significant monuments in the world, protected by UNESCO, the most important one in Thessaly. The most remarkable one, after Holy Mount Athos, Monastic Centre in Greece. In the 11th century, the first hermits came on the untrodden peaks of the imposing rocks and built the Skiti (hermitage) of Doupiani. In the 14th century, holy Athanasios Meteoritis formed the first organised monastic community on the rock of Megalo Meteoro. Twenty four monasteries, many cells and hermitages flourished, spread on all the rocks for more than 600 years. Nowadays, only the monasteries of Megalo Meteoro, Variaam, Agia Triada, Agios Stefanos, Rousanou and Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas still exist and are in use. Everyday, innumerable visitors gather here from all tour corners of the world to meditate and pray. They get to know the life of the monks, admire the indescribable nature and the artistic architecture and agiography, and study the invaluable historic remains. Kalambaka stretches out before them with the historic church of Maria's Ascension and Kastraki. Picturesque places, hospitable people, rich cultural life and modern tourist facilities. Luxurious hotels for the organisation of conferences and stay, rooms to let, campings, taverns with traditional cuisine, select bites, pure feta cheese, local wine and tsipouro welcome the various visitors every season, offering a real enjoyment and pleasure.Special offers in Meteora
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