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Unique Place in Whole World
The area of Meteora is located at the northwestern edge of the plain of Thessaly, in central Greece and near Pinios river and Pindos mountain. It is a landscape of a unique beauty and a place of an important monastic tradition.
Meteora is a complex of rocks, it is a geological phenomenon, impressive and unique but it is also a very important center of monasticism, of the Orthodox christian church.
Recent Past
During the 14th century the first monasteries were organized on the rocks of Meteora and in the 16th century they were 24 communities but now is only 6 monasteries.
Today
Today the monastic area of Meteora is an active religious center. There are six monasteries and is all active and all open to public but in specific time.
Since 1989 METEORA is on the list of UNESCO about the monuments of the world heritage.
A visit to the monasteries can start from the town of Kalambaka or even the small village of Kastraki.
