Meteora Monasteries

This male monastery is also the largest and oldest structure in the remaining 6 monasteries of Meteora and serves as a museum to the visitors. The monastery has preserved important traditions, artefacts and religious heirlooms like skulls of monks who have lived here in the past are on display for visitors to explore. In addition to this the monastery also has chapels of the Virgin Mary of the Meteorite Stone, Holy Baptist, Saint Equal Apostles Constantine and Helen and Saint Nektarios.

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The Holy monastery of Varlaam is located just to the opposite cliff of the Great Meteoron monastery, and is the second largest structure in the Meteora Monasteries. The monastery was first inhabited in the 14th century by anchorite Varlaam, but was then deserted for the next century and a half. It gained its status back in the 16th century, and today has a small museum on the premises for the tourists to explore. In addition to this the monastery also has two chapels - St. Anargyroi and of the Three Hierarchs.

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The Holy Monastery of Rousanou is a unique structure consisting of three floors, nestled on the cliff in such a manner that it appears to have been carved out from the cliff itself. The monastery is accessible directly via road from Kastraki, and is one of the two nunnery nestled in Meteora rock formations. The monastery is also a mini art gallery, with paintings of the ledger dating back to the 16th century and reorienting the work of the more mature wing of ‘Cretan School’.

The current structure of the St. Nicholas Anapafsas was renovated and finalised in the early 16th century. The monastery houses the work of the best frescoes artist, Theophanes the Cretan and his beautiful murals on display. Since the cliff is small in area, the monastery has been structured vertically with many levels. During their visit the tourists will get to explore the different floors with religious artefacts such as the Holy Table - a beautiful piece decorated in murals. The tourists also get to visit the chapels of St. Anthony and St. John Prodromos.

The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen is among the best monasteries in Meteora which is now inhabited by nuns and non monks. It is one of the most easily accessible monasteries nestled in the unique rock formations, as visitors will have to cross a small bridge to reach the particular cliff. During their visit tourists will explore the stunning 18th century main cathedral of St. Charalambos and view his holy relics. The monastery also offers the visitors wondrous views of the scenic Thessaly valley, pristine Pinios river, and the majestic Pindos range across the cliffs.

The Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity is one of the most beautiful structures in all the monasteries of Meteora and also the most difficult one to reach. With a steep climb and panoramic views of the surrounding rock formations, the monastery is 300 metres above the small town of Kalambaka. The Holy Trinity also gained popularity due to the filming of the James Bond movie at this stunning structure. Tourists will also get access to visit the chapels of Holy Trinity and John the Baptist, painted with beautiful frescoes from the 17th and 18th century.