2Meteora

It’s surprising Meteora isn’t as well-known as other Greek landmarks. This valley in eastern-central Greece is blessed by a stunning collection of sandstone and conglomerate columns. These lofty pillars loom above lush valleys in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

In medieval times, Christian hermits flocked to Meteora to escape the secular world. Over centuries, they built isolated monasteries atop remote peaks. 6 of these isolated monasteries survive today. You’ll be amazed by how they cling to the peaks, wondering how those hermits were able to climb up and built such precarious structures.

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