The Meteora Monasteries have been a UNESCO Heritage site since 1988. The name "Meteora" means "suspended in air" and it aptly describes their lofty position, situated up to 400 meters above the ground. Originally, there were about 24 monasteries, but today only 6 remain standing. They were constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries by monks. Initially, the monks inhabited in caves but collaborated to build the monasteries entirely by hand, transporting materials using ropes, nets, baskets, and ladders. Each monastery offers insightful displays about their history, providing a fascinating glimpse into their construction and significance.
Meteora can be reached by car but to reduce the ecological footprint we suggest travelling to Meteora by train. If you want, travel first class.
Do not forget that we can book the train tickets, for you.
This way you can relax and enjoy the route. On your arrival at the station, the taxi driver will wait for you to take you to Kastraki. We can aslo arrange for the taxi driver to drive you back to the train station on your departure date.
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