Meteora

The site of Meteora is located in a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremetic ideal in the 15th century. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting.^[1]

See also[edit]

• List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Webpage of Meteora