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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Τρικάλων

Stairway to the Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Τρικάλων

Stairway to the Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

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Stairway to the Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Τρικάλων, Greece

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October 7, 2025

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East of the Pindus Mountains, mighty sandstone cliffs rise to a height of approximately 500 meters. 24 monasteries were once built on their summits. Monks and nuns still live in six of them today. These monasteries are now UNESCO World Heritage sites and are often referred to as "floating monasteries" because they appear almost suspended in fog or low clouds.

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January 29, 2019

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Only since 1936, the monastery can be reached via two picturesque stone bridges and a stone staircase.

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June 23, 2024

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Great monastery. Wonderful art treasures and paintings. Great view of the monastery garden from the bridge.

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Elevation 480 m

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