Japan Tohoku guide - travel related information

Introduce many attractive places and culture in Tohoku Japan

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (3)

 

<Great Meteoron in Meteora>

 

As indicate last article that introducing monasteries of Great Meteoron, Holy Trinity and St. Stephen.

 

Great Meteoron

The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro (Transfiguration of Jesus) is the biggest and oldest one of all, dating back to the 14th century. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. 

 

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Holy Trinity

The Monastery of Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top, the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating

 

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St. Stephen

This is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance. It is ideal for visitors who cannot use the steps and yet they wish to have a real experience of a Meteora monastery

 

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(Last visit) May/2018