Meteora is the country’s second largest and most significant complex of monasteries from the Eastern Orthodox faith. This gem of Greece is located near Kastraki and Kalampaka in the northwestern region of Thessaly in Central Greece. The area has a large number of rock pinnacles and 24 monasteries scattered among the rocks.
These monasteries have existed in Meteora since the 14th century, and even today several remain active. The monasteries of St. Nicholas Anapafsas, Meteoron, Holy Trinity, Varlaam, St. Steven, and Rousanou are all still in use today. Each day these remaining monasteries see numerous visitors, who come to observe the monks, see the beautiful scenery and architecture, pray and meditate. Map