Floating in the air (explored)

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Floating in the air (explored)
Floating in the air (explored)

The Metéora monasteries to the east of the Pindos Mountains near the town of Kalambaka in Thessaly, Greece, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name Metéora is derived from the ancient Greek term for 'floating in the air'. This name describes the location of the monasteries, which were built on high sandstone cliffs and sometimes seem to float in the misty air. The entire complex consists of 24 individual monasteries and hermitages, of which only six are still inhabited today.
The monastery of Agios Stéphanos, which can be seen here, was founded in 1312 and is still inhabited. It was practically abandoned in 1960 and was converted into a women's monastery in 1961. This photo was taken early one morning.

Die Metéora-Klöster östlich des Pindos-Gebirges nahe der Stadt Kalambaka in Thessalien, Griechenland gelegen, gehören zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe. Der Name Metéora leitet sich von altgriechischen Begriff für ‚in der Luft schwebend‘ ab. Dieser Name beschreibt die Lage der Klöster, die auf hohen Sandsteinfelsen gebaut wurden und bei dunstiger Luft manchmal zu schweben scheinen. Die gesamte Anlage besteht aus 24 einzelnen Klöstern und Eremitagen, von denen heute nur noch sechs bewohnt sind.
Das Kloster Agios Stéphanos, das hier zu sehen ist, wurde 1312 gegründet und wird noch bewohnt. Im Jahr 1960 war es praktisch verlassen und wurde 1961 in ein Frauenkloster umgewandelt. Diese Aufnahme entstand an einem frühen Morgen.

In Explore 10/14/2024

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