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Meteora Day Trip from Athens by Train

Athens to Meteora by train

Athens to Meteora by train

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Planning for a trip from Athens to Meteora by train? In the following post, we give a list of important “Things to Know” before the rail trip, for the best possible planning of your visit to Meteora by train. The Greek rail system  Generally speaking, trains are very convenient, safe and one of the most

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Meteora and the different types of monasticism

Meteora and the different types of monasticism

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The monasticism of Meteora over the centuries Throughout the centuries, the monastic life of Meteora includes the different types of monasticism found 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

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The Byzantine church of Meteora, Templars and hidden symbols (Part 2)

The Byzantine church of Meteora, Templars and hidden symbols (Part 2)

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Knights Templars 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

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Winter is here!

Winter is here!

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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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10 Things to know before visiting Meteora in 2022

10 Things to know before visiting Meteora in 2022

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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

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A Breathtaking Day of Hiking

A Breathtaking Day of Hiking

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The clouds hung high over our heads and enhanced the appearance of the Meteora Monasteries in an almost sinister fashion. Skies were dark and the air chilled, but the gloriousness of the Meteora Monasteries shone bright as if the sun was beaming down like a spotlight. Today I had the pleasure of going on a

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