A 4K time-lapse video of Meteora, shot by Lucie Debelkova in the heart of Greece

Meteora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a spectacular rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Meteora is very unique and an out of this world place.

The stunning and unique rocks and tectonic formations of Meteora were created 30 million years ago when the sea which covered the area, began to decline. The way that these rocks stand for thousands of year creates a magical landscape. This was the reason that led the monks to find the “right” isolated place for their monasteries. Originally, there were over 20 monasteries in the Meteora area, but today, from the numerous monasteries of Meteora are operated only six, which are: St. Nicholas Anapafsa, Megalo Meteoro, Varlaam, Roussanos, Agia Triada and Agios Stefanos.

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