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January 3, 2019

The Byzantine church of Meteora, Knights Templars and hidden symbols (Part 1)

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

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

December 19, 2018

Ancient Meteora in the Dawn of History

December 19, 2018
By Vaggelis Kourelis
Historical

Meteora in the prehistoric period

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

November 30, 2018

Family Escape

Meteora is an excellent destination for any awesome family escape. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing getaway or a more adventurous, active vacation, Meteora and surrounding area is the ideal place for a great family break. Every day of your family trip will be full of educational opportunities. New scenery, new people and new experiences will

February 3, 2018

10 Things to know before visiting Meteora in 2022

February 3, 2018
By George Kourelis
Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Top Reads

Here are 10 things to know before visiting Meteora in 2022: 1. Book early if possible For Greece 2019 was a record year for tourism with over 32 million visitors. Of course, those numbers reflect pre-pandemic levels, but even in 2021 we almost rebounded to pre-pandemic numbers. For 2022 tourism experts expect a rise reflecting Greece’s

January 31, 2018

Great Meteoron Monastery Closed on February 2018

January 31, 2018
By Kostas Chasiotis
Announcements

We would like to inform you that the monastery of Great Meteoron will remain closed for the entire February 2018, for renovations. Visit Meteora Team