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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 </great>…

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (2)

<Look over Varlaam from Great Meteoron> As introduced last article that Meteora is consists of rock pinnacles topped with 24 monasteries in total. These 24 monasteries emerged on the peak of the rocks from 14th until 16th century. And existing 6 monasteries became the centers o</look>…

Meteora, experiencing sanctuaries lasting several generation at monasteries (1)

<Great Meteoron in Meteora> Meteora is located near the town of Kalampaka and consists of rock pinnacles topped with 24 monasteries in total. And 6 of monasteries are open to public, we visited three monasteries this time, Great Meteoron, Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) </great>…

Santorini island, dramatic views and beautiful sunsets on volcanic caldera (3)

<Sunset that the sun dawn on the sea in Oia> There are several villages on Santorini Island and Fira, Oia are the 2 major towns. Today we introduce the attractiveness of Oia town. <blue domes in Oia> <Local cuisine 1> Oia - for unforgettable sunsets, probably the most charming place on the island. J…</local></blue></sunset>

Santorini island, dramatic views and beautiful sunsets on volcanic caldera (2)

<Fira town street with cat> There are several villages on Santorini Island and Fira, Oia are the 2 major towns. Today we picked up Fira` attractiveness. Fira is the capital of the island, where the whitestone streets bustle with shops, tavernas and cafes From the po</fira>…

Santorini island, dramatic views and beautiful sunsets on volcanic caldera (1)

<Blue doomed church in Fira> Santorini island is natural wonder place, and the attraction is the landscape and seacoast scenery. <Landscape and seacoast scenery> The semicircular shaped island is originated from the volcanic explosions. The towns of Fira, Oia and Thira are facing the steep cliffs i</landscape></blue>…