High above the plains of Thessaly, Greece, there exists a world suspended in the sky. A place where nature and spirituality converge in a breathtaking display of beauty and history. Welcome to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its towering rock formations and ancient monasteries perched precariously upon them. Meteora, meaning 'suspended in air', has been a sanctuary of peace and prayer for over a thousand years. It's a testament to the human spirit, with monasteries dating back to the 14th century. In this video, we cover: - 00:00 The majestic Meteora - 02:14 The monastery of Varlaam - 03:34 Varlaam''s construction - 04:14 The monastery of Rousanou - 05:39 Dress code for the monasteries - 05:55 The monasary of the Great Meteoron - 08:06 Accessing Meteora by car from Athens - 09:46 Stopping in Delphi to visit the Ancient Oracle - 10:37 Spending the night in beautiful Arachova - 12:02 Toll roads in Greece -
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