5 Reasons to Spend Easter in Meteora

Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, especially during Easter. With its 170 massive rock pillars rising eerily above the Thessalian plain, its six beautiful monasteries that form Greece's second largest monastic community, after that of Mount Athos, and its countless hermitages nestled in caves, Meteora has a rich history that dates back to the hermits who first climbed the rocks and occupied the caverns in the eleventh century.

Rousanou Monastery. Most of the 24 monasteries that were established here over the centuries are now abandoned. Only six remain open to the public. [Olga Charami] 1. The solemn atmosphere of the monasteries

Meteora's reverent atmosphere is undeniable, which is why it is such a popular religious tourism destination. While it is possible to visit the six still-functioning...