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Roussanou Monastery

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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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    October 20, 2023

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    The Roussanou Monastery is a 16th-century Eastern Orthodox monastic complex perched atop the stunning rock formations of Meteora. To reach the monastery, you navigate a winding stone stairway, which provides breathtaking panoramic views.

    Inside the Roussanou Monastery, you'll find well-preserved frescoes, religious icons and a tranquil atmosphere. It still operates as a nunnery today.

    January 29, 2019

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    Rousanou Monastery is located between the monasteries of Agiou Nikolaou Anapavsa and Varlaam on the way from the village of Kastraki to the Meteora rocks. It is built on an impressive vertical pillar of rock, and the building complex on the top looks like its natural finish.
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    1. View of the Varlaam Monastery – Roussanou Monastery loop from Kastraki

    11.2km

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    370m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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