Meteora
By LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22907)
Serbia
May 28, 2020 1:11am CST
If you ever wondered where the Earth ascends to Heaven, the answer is - on Meteora! Rocks formed by tectonic movements more than 25 million years ago.
Meteora, which means (literally) 'hovering in the air' is a monastic city on the top on the rocks 240 km south of Thessaloniki (Greece)
In the period of XIV - XVI century, there were a total of 24 monasteries, there are only 6 today (4 males and 2 females)
During one of my trips, I visited one of them - Monastery Varlaam.
Founded in the middle of XIV century ascetic Hosios Varlaam, by which he was named (In my opinion, one of the most beautiful)
Except the tower, with the old net preserved, used by the first monks for their ascents and descents, there you can also see large oak barrels from XVI century for water storage.
The old dinning room was turned into a museum, while the other buildings in the monastery are the kitchen and the hospital.
It is interesting to note that the material has been collected for over 20 years and the construction itself took only a few months.
meteora is equally impressive to visit in both, summer and winter.
Picture is mine
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@DianneN (246678)
• United States
28 May 20
@LowRiderX We didn’t stay overnight. We were there about 13 years ago.
Driving up to Meteora gave me goosebumps.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@DianneN That was probably a long time ago, because it's gone. At the foot of the mountain there are two villages with private accommodation, as well as several high category hotels. Now there are working hours of the monastery and they are locked quite early, already around 4 -5 pm depending on the monastery.
I'm glad you were, then you know very well what I'm talking about and how beautiful it is
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@DianneN I believe, the road is a little bandy 
Did you visit several monasteries on that occasion or just one?
Did you visit several monasteries on that occasion or just one?2 people like this
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
29 May 20
@LowRiderX maybe one day I can afford to visit it
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@nela13 It is not expensive, at the foot of Meteora are apartments 30-40 euros, of course there are and more expensive ones
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@nela13 Greece can't be visited for years, how beautiful it is ... it has everything, from unique sights, waterfalls, mythical rivers, beaches, islands ... beautiful country
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
28 May 20
Is the Meteora a tourist place now or still a monastery?
Is any one allowed to enter?
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
28 May 20
@LowRiderX My people have the travel itch. If one posts a destination on facebook, that becomes a travel goal.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@eileenleyva Yes both, it is a tourist place and monasteries and entry is allowed in each of the 6 remaining, ticket is paid 3 euros. Depending on the monastery, the entrances are now adapted to tourists and this time, some are reached by stairs that go around the rock to the top and in some over the bridge that is connected to the ground
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@eileenleyva There are so many notability all over the world, and you are quite far from Greece, maybe because of that.
By the way, people from all over the world come there to that destination, it's really beautiful, unique. You are welcome
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 Jun 20
@LowRiderX I have started a bucket list with places I would like to see.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@simone10 That has been my wish for many years. My wish finally came true (one of my wish to be more precise)
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
1 Jun 20
@simone10 It’s a great idea, I’m looking for some new locations every day
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@just4him It will, because we usually arrive in Greece in the early morning hours. We plan the trip and the time, we arrive in the morning when the monasteries are open
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@just4him It really is, one of the nicer ones I’ve been to. I'll probably go there again this year, so I'll stop by again
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@cool83 Those who want can, but I think they have to apply to one of the agencies down in the village, at the foot of the mountains. Tourists are don't climb like that. Depending on the monastery, some have steps around the rock to the top, and some bridges that are connected to the ground
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@cool83 You can't climb a rock without equipment, ropes. Tourists use stairs, made of stone, and they are quite wide, not even 1% is dangerous
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
28 May 20
@LowRiderX reason for not climbing ...is that dangerous rite ??
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@Juliaacv (48391)
• Canada
29 May 20
@LowRiderX It looks stunning, I hope that you bring back some of that energy when you revisit. I've researched this and it is amazing.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Juliaacv Julia is beautiful, I can't describe that energy to you. And how huge those rocks are... Even though I was there, I’m looking forward to going again
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@Juliaacv I talked to my family for days, I think I drowned themAlthough we were all together thereWe also took my father, he was not thrilled at all, at first he didn't even want to go to the monastery because he couldn't see how to get to the top anywhere Afterwards, he agreed that it was 'nice', but that's all. A nice?? 
It's perfect!!!! 
Although we were all together thereWe also took my father, he was not thrilled at all, at first he didn't even want to go to the monastery because he couldn't see how to get to the top anywhere Afterwards, he agreed that it was 'nice', but that's all. A nice?? It's perfect!!!! 1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
28 May 20
You are lucky to have visited such a place. It would be very interesting to me.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
28 May 20
@LowRiderX just looking at the picture already fascinates me.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@Alexandoy Yes, I could say that my wish came true, I read about that place for years, two years ago we were supposed to go, but unfortunately on that occasion we were not on the way ... this year we will most likely stop by again, there are many tourists all over the world
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
28 May 20
Its a wonderful place and you caption it from the perfect place as its on very top. Feeling after reach top of it will be so great as can see very far.
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
29 May 20
@LowRiderX Wow that's are awesome and you are wonderful photographer. Thanks for sharing beautiful photo. Its a great thing to reach top by walking.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@birjudanak I love photography, I'm still new to it but I'm trying, thanks a lot
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@birjudanak Thank you! On that occasion, I took a million photos here is another one to see (this is the second monastery out of a total of 6)
The monastery can be reached very easily, by steps that go around the rock in a circle to the top or a stone bridge connected to the ground, depends on the monastery
On that occasion, I took a million photos here is another one to see (this is the second monastery out of a total of 6)
The monastery can be reached very easily, by steps that go around the rock in a circle to the top or a stone bridge connected to the ground, depends on the monastery1 person likes this
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
28 May 20
That sure is a really steep and deep cliff. And it is amazing that it crop up million years ago. I'm happy that you get to visit this amazing place.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@yoalldudes I can say that I planned that trip for two years, but for some reason it didn’t happen when I was planning (it wasn’t on our way) I’m glad I made one of my wishes come true. The scene is breathtaking.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
28 May 20
@LowRiderX It's amazing how people can build structures in such terrain.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@yoalldudes They had no choice, the enemy was approaching, they raised all the gold there, so they settled and lived, and the enemy could not approach them
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 May 20
@LowRiderX Thanks for sharing the beauty.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@CarolDM You are welcome! I will share some more interesting destinations I have been to, soon
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@CarolDM Yes, unfortunately you are very far away. this is definitely one of the most beautiful places and the most unusual I have visited and I have long dreamed about it
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
28 May 20
that is the coolest picture, I love visiting places like that!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@DocAndersen There were also American tourists on Meteora. They did not hide their enthusiasm Thank you
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
28 May 20
@LowRiderX i can imagine - it is so beautiful!!!
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
29 May 20
A very beautiful rock formation. Never visited the place but looks very interesting.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@jayanth_77 Yes indeed, thank you. Live is even more beautiful, because I can't describe the energy that reigns there
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@jayanth_77 Yes it is. The location is in Greece. 240 km south of Thessaloniki
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
29 May 20
@LowRiderX where is it located . Looks like a good place to spend as a day with family and friends
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@Lakshman15 (2662)
• India
28 May 20
Very interesting information you share hear and your image also very good..Thanks mate..
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@Lakshman15 Thank you, I'm glad you liked it, it occurred to me to share because I believe most didn't even know there was such an interesting place
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@Lakshman15 I could still write a lot, but I controlled myself
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@Lakshman15 (2662)
• India
28 May 20
@LowRiderX yes well said,before reading your post i dont know about it..now only i get information about it.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@shaggin Yes, I believe most have not heard because it is in Europe. Tourists come from all over the world, I was surprised how many people there are ..You are welcome
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@snowy22315 (169889)
• United States
28 May 20
I would visit that place for sure!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@snowy22315 Although I was, again I have an irresistible desire to go, there is still a lot to see, I was then unfortunately passing by so I visited only one monastery, I took pictures of the rest from the road
@sabtraversa (12913)
• Italy
29 May 20
I find these places to be very fascinating. The view you get from up there must be stunning.
Well, I guess you can't get up there too easily, there's likely to be a long path/stair to walk. Okay, it's worth not being lazy for once. 
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@sabtraversa Yes, it depends from monastery to monastery, some are reached by stairs in a circle and are not strenuous at all, and some are connected by stone bridges with land
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
28 May 20
@thelme55 Yes, a unique place. I can't describe the feeling to you, it literally takes your breath away
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
30 May 20
@Nevena83 This is in Greece and not in Serbia
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
29 May 20
@zoomup It really is, unique in the world.For a long time it was my wish to visit this place, I was surprised how many tourists there are from all over the world.
