This is perhaps the most dramatically positioned Meteora monastery. It is pierced atop a slender pinnacle and is now accessible by 140 steps cut from the rocks. It is decorated with 18th century wall painting. This Unesco's World Heritage Site was used for the James Bond film - For Your Eyes Only. (Kalambaka, Greece / 2010)
28 August 2010
21 August 2010
Varlaam Monastery
This monastery, which was founded in 1517 houses important collection of relics, intricately carved wooden crosses, icons, embroideries and many other ecclessiastical treasures. It also contains frescoes by well-known post Byzantine iconographer. The monastery features a pleasant garden and a friendly monk who often chats with people visiting there. It is included in Meteora's monastery making it to the Unesco's World Heritage Site list. (Kalambaka, Greece / 2010)
14 August 2010
07 August 2010
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