Everything you need to know about Greek public buses (KTEL)

Searching for a public bus in Greece? In this post, we will give away a few tips and bits of advice on how to find Greek (KTEL) buses, bus schedules, or how to book your bus tickets. Will try our best to help you find relevant information not easily accessible to nonnative people, making the

January 28, 2019

Great Meteoron Monastery Closed on February 2019

January 28, 2019
By Kostas Chasiotis
Announcements

We would like to inform you that the monastery of Great Meteoron will remain closed for the entire February 2019. Visit Meteora Team

January 24, 2019

The Byzantine church of Meteora & the Knights Templars

Knights Templar and the church’s hidden history In Part 1, we discussed the connection of the Byzantine church in Kalambaka with the local mythology, the ancient religion, and the general historical context in which the Knights Templars left evidence of their presence here at Meteora. In this part, we’ll present exclusively and for the first

January 3, 2019

Kalambaka Byzantine church: The unknown history

January 3, 2019
By George Kourelis
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See

The untold story of Kalambaka’s Byzantine church Part 1 An elusive and relatively unknown monument lies in the old part of Kalambaka town, right beneath the giant cliffs of Meteora. The locals know it as the Byzantine church. It’s the oldest standing monument of the entire Meteora region, with a fascinating story embedded on its

Ancient Meteora in the prehistoric period

December 19, 2018

Ancient Meteora in the Dawn of History

December 19, 2018
By Vaggelis Kourelis
Historical

Ancient Meteora in prehistory The Peneios River, flowing on the outskirts of Kalabaka town, has played a central role in human development in this region. The earliest evidence of human presence has been found near its banks. According to recent archaeological findings, human habitation in the area dates back to the Mid-Paleolithic era, approximately 130,000

November 30, 2018

Winter is here!

What you should know before visiting Meteora this winter. Winter has arrived without any further delays! The first snows already cover the nearby mountain tops, making Meteora more mystical for this winter season of 2018/2019. And while the “long night” and the “White-Walkers” mentioned in the “Game of Thrones” lore haven’t made any dramatic appearance

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