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Meteora

Monasteries on towering sandstone pillars, UNESCO site.

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Admission Ticket

€6 per monastery (cash)

Best Time to Visit

Oct-Nov or April-May

Overview

24 monasteries on 400m pillars. Hermits 11th cent. 6 active today. James Bond 1981 filming location.

Local Insider Tips

1

Rent car €30/day for all 6

2

Arrive Great Meteoron by 9am

3

Wear long trousers/skirt

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How many to visit?

3-4: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, St Stephen.

Q:Without car?

Train to Kalambaka then tour.

Location Details

CityKalambaka
CountryGreece
Rating
4.9 / 5.0

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