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,
5 things to know before you visit Meteora
5 things to know before you visit Meteora Planning your trip to Meteora? This otherworldly destination of ancient monasteries and towering cliffs is unlike anywhere else in the world. But before you pack your bags, here are five essential things every traveler should know — from dress codes to the best times to visit. There
Athens to Meteora by train
Planning for a trip from Athens to Meteora by train? In the following post, we list important “Things to Know” before the rail trip, for the best possible planning of your visit to Meteora by train. ⚠️ Important Notice: Temporary Changes to Train Services After Storm Daniel Following the devastating Daniel floods in September 2023,
Meteora Local Wines
Meteora Local Wines
2019-11-21T15:32:51+00:00
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
10 Good Reasons to join the Hiking tour of Meteora
10 Good Reasons to join the Hiking tour of Meteora
2019-03-05T18:38:49+00:00
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 life of Meteora
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
