Meteora

Meteora, Greece is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering rock formations, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and religious history, where the “suspended in the air” monasteries represent a remarkable feat of architecture and a profound place of spiritual retreat for monks seeking solitude and connection with the divine; the name “Meteora” itself means “suspended in the air” in Greek. 

Meteora has been a vital center of Orthodox Christian monasticism for centuries, with the monasteries serving as places of prayer and contemplation. The monasteries are built on incredibly steep and isolated rock pillars, showcasing impressive engineering and adaptation to the challenging terrain. They hold valuable religious artifacts, frescoes, and manuscripts that contribute to the understanding of Byzantine art and culture.