The Megalou Meteorou or Metamorphoseos Monastery is the oldest, largest and most official of all the existing Meteora monasteries today, as its name 'Megalo Meteoro' (Great Meteoro) states. On its imposing rock, it has a dominant position in the monastery group of Meteora.

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Mimmonica

July 29, 2023

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Route with poor indications. GPS is strongly recommended. There are no food supplies on the trail and very few fountains (only at the monasteries).

Naxxos

January 29, 2019

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The Ossuary is located on the first floor of the monastery.

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1. Varlaam Monastery – Roussanou Monastery loop from Kalabaka

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2. Hiking loop from Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron

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3. Varlaam Monastery – Meteora Monasteries loop from Καλαμπάκα

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Elevation 540 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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43 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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