The Meteora is a unique rock formation in central Greece that is home to one of the world's largest Eastern Orthodox monastery complexes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance. The monastery complex is home to six monastery buildings that are constructed on hill-like rounded boulders and massive natural pillars. It has become known as a major pilgrimage site for Christians around the world, creating an atmosphere perfect for meditation and spiritual elevation in conjunction with the splendor of the natural world. Monasteries at the site include the Holy Trinity Monastery, founded in the 15th century by the monk Dometius, which was highlighted in the James Bond feature film For Your Eyes Only, and the Varlam Monastery, which showcases frescoes by iconographer Frangos Katelanos. Map

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