The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora

May 6, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See, Top Reads

The Ascetic Monastic Tradition of Meteora The Holy Meteora, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, features towering rocks that reach heights of over 600 meters. Centuries ago, this remarkable location attracted the hermit monks of Meteora, who laid the foundations for the site to become one of the most significant Eastern Orthodox monastic communities. Perched atop

April 28, 2014

A few tips and ideas to make a memorable visit at Meteora

April 28, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

The majority of our 3 million visitors tend to organize very hasty trips to Meteora of just 1 day or even less of only a few hours! Visiting the area and all the monasteries in only 1 day let alone in a few hours is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all

February 17, 2014

9 things to do in Meteora you never thought of!

February 17, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Adventure, Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

Things to do in Meteora Being fully committed to this blog to lift all the veils of ignorance for those who wish to visit Meteora, we have prepared below a list of things to do in Meteora that you would never think of. If you are searching for an experience of a different side of

January 9, 2014

Meteora beauty: Meditating on the awe of creation and life.

January 9, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Destinations, Historical, Top Reads

15 to 16 years have passed since I asked my first questions as a kid regarding those very first hermits and monks that came here to Meteora so long ago. -Why did they choose this place? -What made them climb up there and build all these monasteries? I still remember very vividly that those questions

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