Center of Eastern Orthodoxy from the 11th century, Meteora is in fact a magnificent work of nature and the Creator. It is a set of steep and impressive rocks in appearance, which stretches in the plain of Thessaly, near Kalambaka, between the mountains Koziakas and Antihasia. Born of violent geological phenomena that shaped the landscape of the area, Meteora impresses with its imposing appearance.
A place of eerie peace, literally, between heaven and earth, Meteora is the largest monastic community in Greece, after Mount Athos. The first ascetics and then monks of Meteora, who arrived in the area in the 9th century, discovered the ideal place of prayer and created an organized monastic community, which in its heyday hosted a total of 24 monasteries.
All the monasteries are great artistic and spiritual centres, patrons of Greek art, language, and faith in the most difficult times of Greek history. Today the monasteries, through the mystagog they offer, the awe and the respect for the divine, invite every visitor to discover them and reach his personal spiritual ascension and fullness. Out of the 24 monasteries of the period of great prosperity, only 6 are in operation today (Metamorphosis, Varlaam, Saint Nikolas, Holy Trinity, Saint Stephan and Roussanou) the last two being the only nunneries out of 6. Each of them invites travelers to visit them and discover their unique history and character.
