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

November 17, 2015

Tips and ideas for your visit to Meteora in 2022

November 17, 2015
By Kostas Chasiotis
Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

Things to do and what to see at Meteora Plan to visit Meteora in 2022 and you are not sure which is the best itinerary for your travel plans? You are in the right place! Below we give some tips and ideas on how to better organize an itinerary for your trip to Meteora. One

August 5, 2014

The legend of the Dragon’s Cave

There is a story told to all children in the area about the old times when a Dragon used to leave inside a huge cave underneath the Varlaam monastery. The dragon each night used to go to the near village of Kastraki to feed on the people and their livestock. People became very desperate and

May 6, 2014

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

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