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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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