Where'd you like to go?
Enter
My Profile
Edit your profile
Close session
Write an opinion
Publish

Monasteries of Meteora

+219
Kalabaka Address

20 reviews of Monasteries of Meteora

Monasteries of Meteora

Excellent

For me, the monasteries in Meteora are one of the most spectacular places in the world ...it is beautiful and has really spectacular views. There are seven monasteries nestled around the mountains, most of them with monks but a few with nuns. At first, the monasteries were only accessible by ropes that the monks raised and lowered. I asked a monk how often they changed the ropes and the answer we received was "whenever the Lord wants," an answer that wasn't entirely reassuring! If you go there, it's best to spend the night in the village of Meteora since there are many places to sleep. If you're in a rental car, you can visit all the monasteries in one trip.

The place is spectacular and impressive but a bit hard to get to so make sure you have your GPS handy. You can't miss it if you're in Greece!
Read more
+4

Impressive

Gran Meteoro is the largest monastery in Meteora, a valley near the town of Kalambaka. It can be reached by train from anywhere in the country. I came from Thessalonica and made an easy train transfer. You will be notified where to get off the train and you can just wait on the same platform. When you get to Kalambaka, it's best to hire a taxi to take you to Gran Meteoro, which is not very expensive. Then you can walk back down through all the monasteries. For those who don't know, Meteora is a valley full of completely vertical stones with monasteries carved into the zenith, like darts stuck in the ground.

It's impressive. If you are in Greece, its a must see.
Read more
+27

To reach Kalambaka, you have to take a...

Para llegar a Kalambaka, hay que coger...

Para llegar a Kalambaka, hay que coger un tren desde Atenas, y después de unas 4 horas de trayecto llegas a la estación de esta ciudad. Kalambaka es una pequeña y tranquila ciudad sin mucho interés, sino fuera por la sorpresa que nos guarda la inmensa masa rocosa gris que aguarda a sus espaldas. En ella están los Monasterios de Meteora, suspendidos en lo alto de las rocas, parecen hacer equilibrios sobre ellas. Para acceder a ellos, sale un autobús del centro de Kalambaka, y por 2 € subes arriba del todo, al Gran Meteoro. Desde aquí se pueden visitar todos a pie e ir bajando de nuevo a Kalambaka, solo apto para gente que le guste el trekking y esté en buena forma. Si no, se pueden ver los cercanos al Gran meteoro, y bajar de nuevo en bus. Por dentro, prácticamente son todos iguales, iglesias ortodoxas y vistas espectaculares. La entrada a los monasterios es de 2 € cada uno. Visitables hay 6, y se pueden ver todos el mismo día menos 1, que siempre estará cerrado. Se van rotando, por lo cual siempre hay 5 abiertos. Aparte de los visitables, hay multitud de monasterios que no son visitables, y otros que se hallan en ruinas. Los primeros monjes que habitaron la zona eran ermitaños y vivian en cuevas. Poco a poco se fueron fundando los monasterios con el fin de protegerse de turcos y albaneses. Los monasterios fueron usados durante la segunda guerra mundial para refugiarse de las tropas alemanas, y debido a ello, un gran numero fue destruido. El sitio es patrimonio de la humanidad y visita ineludible si se viaja a Grecia.
To reach Kalambaka, you have to take a train from Athens, and after about 4 hours away arrive at the station of this city. Kalambaka is a small quiet town without much interest, but for the surprise that keeps us the huge gray rock mass that awaits behind. There are the Monasteries of Meteora, suspended on top of the rocks, seem to balance on them. To access them, there is a bus from the center of Kalambaka, and for 2 € upload top, the Great Meteor. From here you can visit all walk and go down again to Kalambaka, suitable only for people who like trekking and is in good shape. If not, you can see near the Great Meteor, and down again by bus. Inside, almost all are equal, Orthodox churches and spectacular views. The entrance to the monastery is 2 € each. Visited there in June, and you can see all the day minus 1, which is always closed. Are rotated, so there are always five open. Apart from the visited, there are many monasteries were visited, and others are in ruins. The first monks were hermits inhabited the area and lived in caves. Gradually monasteries were founded to protect Turks and Albanians. Monasteries were used during the Second World War to shelter from German troops, and as a result, a large number were destroyed. The site is the heritage of humanity and be missed if traveling to Greece.
+18
See original

We believe that Nature has carved these...

On croirait que la Nature a taillé ces ...

On croirait que la Nature a taillé ces phénoménaux et majestueux blocs de pierre pour prouver sa puissance et son règne mais que l'Homme, dans son génie, s'est délecté de lui prouver le contraire en bâtissant de somptueux monastères orthodoxes à son sommet. Et ainsi atteindre la spiritualité suprême en se rapprochant du ciel? Montrer à Dieu que l'amour des Hommes pour lui n'a aucune limite? Rendre ces monastères innaccessibles pour préserver le receuillement que les moines cherchaient en vain parmi les hommes? Admirer les Météores c'est assister à un combat de titan, c'est se nourrir d'une culture et d'une architecture orthodoxe fabuleuse, c'est trouver la paix, c'est trouver la Beauté, c'est prendre conscience que l'Homme est minuscule devant la nature autant qu'il y est grand.
We believe that Nature has carved these phenomenal and majestic stone blocks to prove his power and his reign but that man, in his genius, reveled to prove him wrong by building lavish Orthodox monasteries at the top. And reach the Supreme spirituality is closer to heaven? Show God's love of men for him has no limits? Innaccessibles make these monasteries to preserve the contemplation before the monks sought in vain among men? See Meteora is attending a titanic battle is to feed a culture and a fabulous orthodox architecture is to find peace is to find the beauty, it is aware that Man is tiny to nature as there is great.
+10
See original

Ministries of Meteora

Ministerios de meteora

Fui por el día desde atenas, fue una experiencia inolvidable. Mucho que caminar pero vale la pena, las vistas son espectaculares y las enormes rocas son impresionantes. Paisaje espectacular, impresionante como lograron construir estos monasterios en las rocas.
I went for the day from Athens, it was an unforgettable experience. Long walk but worth it, the views are spectacular and the huge rocks are awesome. Spectacular, impressive as these monasteries were able to build on the rocks. Landscape
+38
See original

Breathless.

Sin aliento.

Es un lugar mágico en Grecia. Los monasterios se alzan sobre las montañas y te regalan unas vistas de impacto. Para entrar en ello es necesario llevar un manto cubriendo las piernas (da igual que se lleven pantalones largos, la falda es necesaria). Los monasterios por dentro tienen algunas salas que quitan el hipo. 100% recomendado.
It is a magical place in Greece. The monasteries stand on the mountains and they give you a view of impact. To enter it is necessary to bring a blanket covering his legs (no matter which carried long pants, skirt is needed). Inside monasteries have some rooms that breathtaking. 100% recommended.
See original

After arriving in Athens (Greece), we...

Après une arrivée à Athènes (Grèce), nous...

Après une arrivée à Athènes (Grèce), nous avons loué une voiture pour rejoindre les météores et ses monastères perchées sur plusieurs constructions rocheuses inhabituelles. Ce paysage à la fois mystiques et sensationnel qui a fait l'objet de nombreux films et reportages se situe à côté d'un petit village nommé Kalampaka. D'une beauté rare et insolite, je conseil cet endroit à tout ceux qui se rendent où ont l'intention de se rendre en Grèce. C'est un endroit à ne pas manquer!!
After arriving in Athens (Greece), we rented a car to reach the meteors and perched on several unusual rock structures monasteries. This landscape both mystical and exciting that was the subject of numerous films and documentaries is next to a small village called Kalambaka. In a rare and unusual beauty, I recommend this place to those who go where they intend to go to Greece. It is a place not to be missed!
See original

The train that travels to Kalampaka...

El tren que viaja a Kalampaka desde...

Excellent
El tren que viaja a Kalampaka desde Atenas dura alrededor de 5 horas y solo hay dos viajes en la mañana y dos de regreso. El tour de Meteora maneja paquetes turísticos dándote la oportunidad de controlar tus tiempos a la medida y te regresan a la estación del tren para tu retorno a Atenas. Si visitas Meteora, sentirás tocar el cielo
The train that travels to Kalampaka from Athens takes around 5 hours and there are only two trips in the morning and two trips back. The Meteora tour handles tour packages giving you the opportunity to control your custom times and return you to the train station for your return to Athens. If you visit Meteora, you will feel touch the sky
See original

another culture and another kind of life, highly recommended! :), I will definitely go back

Sin duda volveré a ir.

Excellent
He tenido el gran privilegio de disfrutar de un año conociendo cada rincón de este sitio tan magnífico, mi prometido es de allí y ha servido como puente para conectarme con tan hermoso lugar. Otra cultura y otro tipo de vida, muy recomendado.
I have had the great privilege of enjoying a year knowing every corner of this magnificent place, my fiancé is from there and has served as a bridge to connect with such a beautiful place. another culture and another kind of life, highly recommended! :), I will definitely go again.
+7
See original

Meteora, Greece

Monasterios de Meteora

Situados entre los pueblos de Kastraki y Kalambaka, ambos pueblos pertenecientes a la prefectura de Trikala. Existen varias opciones para llegar hasta aquí, desde tours organizados desde Atenas, así como por tren o autobuses. Nosotros llegamos al aeropuerto de Salónica y en coche llegamos al pueblo de Kastraki. El trayecto de Salónica hasta Kastraki transcurre por autopista de peaje, una de tantas de las que tiene Grecia, pero es una buena vía que atraviesa una docena de túneles y ofrece vistas panorámicas sobre las montañas. Los pueblos de Kastraki y Kalambaca, están totalmente volcados al turismo, ambos repletos de pequeños hoteles, casas de huéspedes y restaurantes, ya que desde estas ubicaciones salen los diferentes excursiones para visitar los monasterios. Pasamos la noche en Guesthouse Papastathis, situado a las afueras de Kastraki, a quinientos metros para llegar al primero de los monasterios que te encuentras en la ruta, el monasterio de Agios Nikolaos. Agradable casa de huéspedes regentado por un simpático matrimonio, desde sus habitaciones tiene vista al monasterio de Roussanou. Al día siguiente, y siguiendo indicaciones de uno de los blogs consultados, iniciamos la visita del templo más alejado, que también es el más grande de los 6 monasterios que componen el complejo, Megalo Meteoro, con la idea de ir bajando hacia los otros monasterios. Después de realizar unas fotos entre los dos monasterios que se encuentran juntos, el Megalo Meteoro y Varlaam, decidimos dejar la visita del interior para la tarde, ya que mientras hacemos fotos llegan más de 12 autocares para realizar visitas, y todavía no eran las nueve de la mañana. Proseguimos la visita de los otros monasterios, empezando con el monasterio de las monjas, Roussanou, para seguir la carretera que ofrece las mejores panorámicas sobre los distintos monasterios, con zonas habilitadas de aparcamiento y miradores. Siguiendo la carretera, el último de los monasterios que visitamos es el de Agia Trias, que parece colgado literalmente sobre la montaña con el pueblo de Kalambaka a sus pies. Existe un monasterio más, Agios Stefanos, al final de la misma carretera, pero al ser reconstruido casi por completo, pierde algo de encanto respecto a los anteriores. Optamos por la visita de este por ser el que más ofrecía, ya que el resto son mucho más pequeños y con muy poco que ver en el interior, justifica la visita de los distintos monasterios el ver las diferentes perspectivas sobre los monasterios vecinos. Pasamos el día tranquilamente por los distintos monasterios y miradores, descansando y tomando fotografías, con todo ello, no estuvimos más de seis horas, el lugar merece ir con calma, ten en cuenta que lo espectacular son las vistas más que los interiores, hazte con un mapa y planifica poder visitar todos los miradores. El mapa lo conseguirás en el mismo hotel, o en la oficina de información de Kastraki o Kalambaka. En resumen, muy buena experiencia la visita de los Monasterios de Meteora, y como en ocasiones suele pasar, aquí no te iras defraudado de las altas expectativas sobre el lugar.
Located between the villages of Kastraki and Kalambaka, two peoples belonging to the prefecture of Trikala. There are several options to get here, from organized tours from Athens, as well as by train or bus. We arrived at the airport and drive Salnica reached the village of Kastraki. The path runs through Salnica to Kastraki Turnpike, one of many of which is Greece, but good will that crosses a dozen tunnels and offers scenic views over the mountains. The villages of Kastraki and Kalambaca, estn completely overturned tourism, both full of small hotels, houses and restaurants with planted fruit trees, as these locations come from different tours to visit the monasteries. Overnight in Guesthouse Papastathis, situated just outside Kastraki, five hundred meters to reach the first of the monasteries that you're on the road, the monastery of Agios Nikolaos. Nice house with planted fruit trees simptico run by a marriage, from their rooms overlooks the Roussanou monastery. The next day, following indications of one of the consulted blogs, visit the temple started ms away, which is also the most largest of the 6 monasteries that make up, Megalo Meteoro, complex with the idea of ​​going down to the other monasteries . After making some photos between the two monasteries that are together, Megalo Meteoro and Varlaam, decided to leave the visit inside for the evening, because while we take pictures come over 12 buses to visit, and still were not nine in the morning. We continue the visit of the other monasteries, starting with the monastery of nuns, Roussanou, to follow the road that offers the best panormicas on various monasteries, with authorized parking areas and viewpoints. Following the road, the last of the monasteries we visited is that of Agia Trias, who seems to literally hanging over the mountain to the village of Kalambaka at his feet. There is a monastery ms, Agios Stefanos, at the end of the same road, but to be rebuilt almost completely lost some charm over previous. We opted for the visit of this to be the most ofreca that, since the rest are much more pequeos and with very little to see inside, justifies the visit of the various monasteries to see the different perspectives on neighboring monasteries. We spent the day quietly by the various monasteries and viewpoints, resting and taking photographs, with all this, we were not more than six hours, the place deserves to go slow, be aware that the spectacular are the most views interiors, grab map and plans to visit all the viewpoints. The map will conseguirs in the same hotel, or the information office of Kastraki or Kalambaka. In short, very good experience visit the monasteries of Meteora, and sometimes as usual, here you will not leave disappointed the high expectations about the place.
+4
See original

I visited the monasteries of Meteora...

J'ai visité les monastères des Météores il ...

J'ai visité les monastères des Météores il y a bien longtemps et j'en garde un souvenir magnifique. Que dire de ce lieu si extraordinaire? Un vrais spectacle pour les yeux. Les montagnes sembles être tombés du ciel, d'où le nom si bien trouvé des "Météores".
I visited the monasteries of Meteora long ago and I keep a wonderful memory. What about this extraordinary place? A real feast for the eyes. The mountains seem to have fallen from the sky, hence the name so found "Meteora".
See original

The shalt bring

Las Meteòras

Monasterios colgados en la roca.
Monasteries hanging on the rock.
See original

It's a magical place

Es un lugar mágico

Excellent
Fuimos desde Atenas el mismo día en carro, muy fácil con Waze... espectacular
It is a magical place, we went from Athens the same day by car, very easy with Waze ... spectacular
See original

High-flying Spirituality

Espiritualidad de altos vuelos

Espiritualidad de altos vuelos
High-flying Spirituality
See original

Despite the difficulties of the trip, the trip is worth it

Malgré les difficultés du voyage, le déplacement vaut le coup

Excellent
Lieu idéal pour méditer et apprécier la grandeur de la nature à sa juste valeure. C'est un lieu qui racontre à travers plusieurs siècles d'histoires, cette relation de méditations de la nature par les hommes.
Ideal place to meditate and appreciate the grandeur of nature at its fair value. It is a place that tells through centuries of stories, this relationship of meditation of nature by men. Despite the difficulties of the trip, the trip is worth it.
See original
Have you been here?
Add your opinion and photos and help other travelers discover
Other travelers also visited...
7 m away in Trikala
Meteora
(12)
1,9 km away in Kalambáka
Varlaam Monastery
(1)
98,1 m away in Kalambáka
1,7 km away in Kalambáka
Agios Stefanos Monastery
134,6 m away in Kalampaki

Information about Monasteries of Meteora