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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Thessaly, Thessaly
Discover the best top things to do in Thessaly, Greece including Great Meteoron Monastery, Meteora, Pinakates, Mosteiros em Meteora, Agion Taksiarchon Church, Palaiokarya’s Stone Bridge, Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, St.Dionysios Monastery, Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas.
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1. Great Meteoron Monastery
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5.0 based on 1,409 reviews
Reviewed By ek7833
On 22 June 2019, we took a 4-hour train from Athens to Kalabaka to visit the meteora monasteries and took another 4-hour train back. It was a tour organised by Meteora Thrones. We visited 3 monasteries and see the other 3 from strategic spots. Excellent tour. Thanks to the organizer. Of the 3 we visited viz. the Great Meteoron Monastery, the Variaam and St Stephen monastery, the Great Meteoron Monastery is the biggest and required more effort to reach and has the most impressive views of the plains and rock formation. To reach this Byzantine monastery, we had to up the steps under the midday sun when the temperature reached 34 degree in celsius. But It was worthwhile believe me. The Monastery was built on a steep rock column which rises to a height of more than 400 metres (1,300 ft). The whole Monastery was in good shape. The museum, the open courtyards, the chapel are well preserved. The views looking down from above was astonishing, impressive and breathtaking. Walking inside this medieval treasure, we could not imagine how the ancient monks and nuns built the monastery and how they could live in there without external supports. We could only appreciate their untiring effort and desire to connect human with the Divine. A highly recommended activity when visiting Athens.
2. Meteora
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5.0 based on 5,338 reviews
Reviewed By FrancescaB2907 - Kalamata, Greece
Meteora is a special place,the combination of, beautiful countryside, amazing rock formations, ever changing weather, and the wonderful monasteries perched atop the rugged rocks is outstanding..
3. Pinakates
4. Mosteiros em Meteora
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5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By SakeSeguro
Since we usually have some part of our seaside vacations in Greece, for us it's a very good tradition to visit this area because we are Orthodox Christians, firstly, and since the very atmosphere, freshness of air, perception of freedom and the very views are so impressive to be described that it's necessary to feel them all at site, secondly. Better to plan your visit by some rented car if you wish some real independence from any group, be there before the very opening and to visit as many monasteries as you want. We started our trip there from Neoi Poroi at some about 6.00 a.m.; roads are very good and almost empty within these hours and therefore, at 7.30 we had our short rest at the gas station when monasteries were on our horizon :). This gas station ERIV (will be at the same side of the highway you'll follow) is very suited for this :) - nice veranda for grabbing coffee, very amicable owner Greek-Italian or Italian-Greek makes it very tasty :) and prices for the very gasoline are good. After refilling your car just in 20-25 minutes you'll be over that famous touristic sight plate where without any interference you'll have as much time as you wish to admire the whole valley beneath, the rocks around and monasteries over them - so nice to be there when there is none of any group tourists :). Then continue your way to Great Meteoro as the farthest monastery in your route and from there it's better to start your acquaintance with them. We had visited three monasteries (Meteoro, Varlaam and Roussanou) and thus, this consequence confirmed to be the most logic :) - and when the majority of all groups just begin to overcrowd the area you'll already be at Roussanou after patient, calming and non-packed visits to all planned places including the museum at Varlaam and souvenir shops in all three. Summing up, the very place is very inspiring for life and really boosts everyday moods :). At noon following these itinerary and schedule you'll be free to start your way back to the seaside :).
5. Agion Taksiarchon Church
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By mariamF894QD - Athens, Greece
Situated in the central square of the village, it is one of most impressive churches I have visited. Its temple is dedicated to Pammegisti Archangels, while its style is three-aisled basilica. The frescoes are wonderful and also extraordinary (for instance you can see the zodiac circle) and have various styles. During its construction, special techniques had been used that strengthen the sounds, so the experience of attending the Mass or occasionally a concert of religious music is unique.
6. Palaiokarya’s Stone Bridge
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5.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By 192vasilist - Athens, Greece
This old stone bridge has the unique advantage of having two waterfalls, one before and one after the bridge. The location is easy to find, but it is much easier to have a car to drive there. It was not crowded when I got there, even though it was on a weekend. Nature around is beautiful. If you are into photography, the setting gives great opportunities for long exposures.
7. Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
8. St.Dionysios Monastery
9. Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
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4.5 based on 464 reviews
This 15th-century monastery is carved into the mountainside and is the one most often shown in ads.
Reviewed By XTravelingSoldierX - Vancouver, United States
I have seen many sunsets from traveling the world. This one is just breathtaking. The rock formations are majestic and the monastery built on top of the rock is just plain impressive...but the sunset...wow It was worth waiting around for one hour just to see it. If you want the best view (on the edge of the cliff) I recommend you show up at least an hour early because the location fills up rather quickly. Be careful though, there are no barriers so I wouldn't recommend taking kids on the edge of the rock.
10. Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
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4.5 based on 290 reviews
This is the smallest of the 16th-century monasteries.
Reviewed By S6983QQlindac - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lovely place. Well maintained and allowed gorgeous pictures across the valley. Well worth the €3 entry fee
