Megalo Meteoro Monastery, Unesco Site, Kalambaka, Greece
The Great Meteoron (Monastery of the Transfiguration of Christ) is the highest, largest and oldest of the six monasteries of the Meteora. Founded in the 14th century by a monk from Mount Athos, the Great Meteoron is still impressive and important today. If there is only time to visit one monastery in the Meteora, this is the one to choose.
6 Eastern Orthodox monasteries listed as a World Heritage site, built on top of rock pillars.
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