Byzantium: A Thousand-Year-Old Empire Byzantium or Byzantion was an ancient Greek colony founded in 667 BC by Dorian colonists who came from Megara, a city-state near Athens. The city of Byzantium, nowadays the Turkish city of Istanbul, took its name from the founder and leader of the expedition, Byzas, son of Megara’s King Nisos. Byzas,
There are a few things to know before you visit Meteora and the ancient monasteries of Meteora. Below we have prepared a shortlist of important things to be aware of before you plan a trip here. Things that would help you plan a better trip and appreciate more this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of
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Culinary, Local Products, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads
My Grandpa’s Meteora Local Wine and Tsipouro Our region has a long tradition of producing exceptional Meteora local wines. I still vividly remember my grandpa in his small, primitive distillery every October gathering with many other villagers, all close friends, and relatives in Kastraki village to produce his Meteora wine and Tsipouro. The winemaking of
Engage in Adventures and Outdoor Activities Meteora creates the perfect setup for people to engage in awesome adventures and outdoor activities! It’s like being on another planet, light years away from the average scenery of other places around the world. Whether alone or with a family, Meteora offers a wide selection of various outdoor activities
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Hiking Tours, Planning Your Trip, Things to do
Among the best things to do, without a doubt, is to join a hiking tour of Meteora. Even more so, in the Springtime when nature is at its best the most ideal time to hike at Meteora. It would be a pity to travel halfway around the globe to visit one of the most beautiful
The monastic practices of Meteora Throughout the centuries, the monastic life of Meteora includes the different types of monasticism practiced within Orthodox Christianity. For over a thousand years, Meteora gave shelter to those who wished to retreat, forming a monastic community that at its peak had over 24 monasteries. Today, only six of them remain
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