Greece is most often characterized by its idyllic beaches and ancient ruins, which are fantastic and not to be missed. However, on my second trip to Greece we stayed with a friend who showed us some ...

High above Kalambaka in Griechenland, the Meteora-Klöster rise from sheer rock pillars. Discover how Meteora became a UNESCO icon and what U.S. travelers should know before visiting. From the valley ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The monasteries of Meteora in Thessaly are perched atop mighty rock formations; the backdrop starred as a location in Game of ...

Soar above the old world and geologically fascinating scenes of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora, Greece, in this ...

Atop vertical columns of rock in central Greece, the monasteries of Meteora defy logic and inspire awe. Here's what they look like up close and inside. The karst rises from the flatland as if escaping ...

Discover Meteora-Klöster near Kalambaka, Griechenland—gravity-defying monasteries perched on sandstone pillars, with history, worship, and epic views that feel worlds away from the United States.

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. If you're looking to visit a monastery that sits on top of a wind ...

An ancient beauty of nature and human engineering, Meteora is a UNESCO-listed Monastery Complex located in northern Greece. Composed of tall vertical cliffs and century-old monasteries, this beautiful ...

Aimilianos Gkekas submitted this photo of last night’s moon – October 26, 2015 – rising behind the Metéora monastery in Greece. It’s one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox ...

Don’t make my Meteora day trip mistake. Here’s what you should differently when you visit Greece’s most beautiful spot and the Meteora Monasteries. Meteora took my breath away. Standing beneath those ...