{"id":5187,"date":"2025-09-11T00:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T21:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelworld195.com\/?p=5187"},"modified":"2026-09-12T21:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T18:26:04","slug":"%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b0-%d0%b2-%d0%b3%d1%8a%d1%80%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelworld195.com\/en\/meteor-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"meteor in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a>Meteora is<\/strong> a popular destination in Greece, which is known for its majestic rock formations and the monasteries perched on them. Meteora - a unique place, often called the eighth wonder of the world, a combination of natural beauty and centuries-old Christian traditions. This is one of the wonders of Greece and is located not far from the Bulgarian border. Meteora is located on 541 km from Sofia<\/strong>The rocks of Meteora tower 400 meters into the sky above the Thessalian Plain in Central Greece, 1\u20132 kilometers north of Kalambaka. Since 1988, Meteora has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Meteora means \"hanging in the air\". It is believed that the rocks were inhabited before the 10th century by hermits who built altars and places to live. Later, Christian monks arrived and began building monasteries. the monasteries<\/u>All materials for the construction of the churches were placed in nets and hauled up by hand.<\/p>\n

An interesting fact is that, until the early 1920s, monks and visitors reached the monasteries themselves via rope or movable ladders, or steps carved into the rock.<\/p>\n

In the immediate vicinity of Meteora are the settlements Kalambaka<\/strong> and Castracchi<\/strong>They serve as starting points for tours of the area. In Kalambaka and Kastraki, there are numerous hotels and rental accommodations, as well as several campsites in the vicinity. Prices for an overnight stay start from 100 BGN (for a double room). Asphalt roads run southeast of Kalambaka and north of Kastraki, providing access to the six active monasteries. The area is dry and hot; it is advisable to carry water and wear a hat and appropriate footwear. In addition to being a spiritual and religious center, the Meteora region is also renowned for the many climbing routes established on its sheer vertical rock faces.<\/p>\n

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