Meteora, Thessaly, Greece

Meteora

Meteora is a cluster of huge dark cliffs of sandstone which are rising out of Kalambaka, near the first hills of Pindos and Hasion. The monasteries of Meteora, which are built on the top of some of the rocks, are currently the second most important group of monasteries in Greece after Mount Athos.
The six visited monasteries of Meteora, are now restored and most of their mural decoration is preserved.
 

The monastery of Agios Stefanos

The monastery of Rossanos

Meteora

The creation of this geological landscape, although it has occasionally been a benchmark for many Greek and foreign geologists, it's not yet clearly understood. The lofty, cut off between them, rocks, whose height reaches sometimes 400 meters, is a unique geological phenomenon, covering an area of ​​about thirty kilometers.

Transportation between the rocks

Meteora attracts a lot of extreme sports fans

In 1989 Unesco inscribed Meteora in the list of UNESCO World Heritage, as a particularly important cultural and natural resource.

Falling stars in Meteora

Meteora during winter

The breathtaking view of Meteora

Monemvasia, Lakonia, Greece

Rock of Monemvasia

Monemvasia is a small historic town in eastern Peloponnese, in the region of Laconia. It is better known by the medieval fortress on the "Rock of Monemvasia", which is literally an island, connected to the mainland by a 400 meter length bridge. 

Monemvasia

The old town of Monemvasia, situated on the rock, is a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited, a world cultural heritage monument and a major attraction for every traveler in the Peloponnese. It has a unique, magical atmosphere and a fascinating history.

Byzantine church in Monemvasia

The preserved buildings and structures include defensive structures of the outer castle and several small Byzantine churches and monuments, which are scattered throughout the old town (castle).

View from the top of the rock

An alley in Monemvasia

Monemvasia's nickname is "Gibraltar of the East", because it happens to be identical to the rock of Gibraltar. Today, it has 4.660 inhabitants, including the inhabitants of the new town of Monemvasia which is situated at the other end of the causeway on the mainland. It is easily accessible by car. However, cars are not allowed inside the old town, where you can only find small alleys with restaurants, hotels and souvenirs shops.

Monemvasia at night

Monemvasia, Greece