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Monastery of the Great Meteoron
The largest and oldest of the monasteries in Meteora, Monastery of the Great Meteoron gives insight into the former monastic way of life. The original, much smaller monastery was established about 1340 by monk St. Athanasios and was added on to St. Iosaph later. Visit the kitchen, which contains the original bread oven and soup hearth, both hundreds of years old. Look around the carpenter's workshop and cellar to get an idea of daily life for the monks who once lived here. Outside, you'll find the sacristy, where the skulls and bones of former inhabitants are gathered. To visit Monastery of the Great Meteoron and other attractions in Kalambaka, use our Kalambaka trip itinerary planner.
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This monastery is the mightiest of the 6 beautiful monasteries of Meteora. It is the biggest and oldest one and it is very nice to walk around. It let you see rooms of the kitchen and more. There is..... more
This monastery is the mightiest of the 6 beautiful monasteries of Meteora. It is the biggest and oldest one and it is very nice to walk around. It let you see rooms of the kitchen and more. There is..... more »
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We visited three monasteries with our local guide, and all were different. Some photographs were allowed at this monastery, but not in the sanctuaries. We were impressed by how well-equipped the...
We visited three monasteries with our local guide, and all were different. Some photographs were allowed at this monastery, but not in the sanctuaries. We were impressed by how well-equipped the... more »
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Amazing place. Nature wonder! Huge historical moment together with natural fantastic pleasure. You are able to enjoy each minut been there. Place is recommended for all population all around the world.
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Nice place to visit regardless to being a believer. This is a place that holds culture and history of more than thousand years. Definitely a must see is a library, or a collection of old documents, some of them from 9th century a.d.
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