You’ll be off like a rocket when you discover Meteora. Meteora is a truly engaging place because it combines massive, pillar-like rock formations with historic Christian monasteries perched right on top of vertical cliffs. Massive pillars: The landscape features giant columns of sandstone and conglomerate formed millions of years ago. Meaning of the name: Meteora translates from Greek to mean “suspended in the air”. Natural wonder: Weathering carved these soaring vertical spires out of the earth, creating a rare geological phenomenon.
Sky-high sanctuaries: Hermit monks first lived in local caves in the 9th century, and later built 24 monasteries on top of the cliffs. Active sites: Six of these stunning Eastern Orthodox monasteries still function today, such as the massive Great Meteoron Monastery.
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