Traveling in Kalampaka (Meteora)

Looking over the town of Kalampaka are some of the largest and most important Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. They sit at the tops of gigantic natural sandstone pillars of rock, jutting of the landscape like meteors from the sky. This place is called Meteora. While the tall mounds of earth are impressive themselves, it is a wonder how man had the ability centuries ago to create the structures that remain on the cliffs today.
While monks originally sought the solitude and peace of the caves found here, they eventually began to build monastery communities from the 14th to 16th centuries. While only 6 of the original 24 monasteries still remain, each have areas open to the public to be explored and admired by visitors
The Meteora monasteries have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, offering spectacular views in addition to the rich history, geological wonder, and culture that exists in the monasteries today.
Neighborhoods & Around
The nearest town is Kalampaka, located at the foot of the Meteora peaks. It is here where you will find places to stay, restaurants, tavernas, bakeries, groceries, shops, and cafes. Located in the Trikala region of Thessaly, Kalampaka was voted as one of the most beautiful places in Greece by the Skai TV show "I LOVE GR." While the views from the cliffs overlooking the red-roofed town are breathtaking in their own right, the views from below in Kalampaka itself are amazing in another way. The surrounding pillars, so massive and striking, make the town feel small and quaint in a land of giants.
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