Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary — Attraction in Meteora Municipality

This externally unremarkable place is actually one of the best Orthodox churches I've ever visited! One of literally the oldest Christian churches in the world, with the original building dating from the 4th(!) century. Full of amazing original frescos inside, and very unusual features like a flat ceiling (no dome) with starry panels, and a stepped pulpit in the middle. Photos were not allowed so I haven't got any to post. Outside, the walls are partially supported by Ancient Greek marble blocks and Roman busts. Entry is E3 (Greek citizens enter for free). There are some guidebooks, postcards and...

Here is not very famous church in Kalambaka. But if you stay in Kalambaka, it is worth to visit. You can reach here by walk from Kalambaka(you can come here after having early dinner). You can enjoy old icons and frescos on the wall without disturbing of crowd. Inside of the monasteries are very similar(we visited 5 monasteries inside). But in the famous monasteries, it is hard to see icons in long time as there are many tourist and time. So visit here and enjoy it! Entrance fee is...

I have been to a lot of medieval Orthodox churches and monasteries in my time, all over Greece, Georgia and Armenia. This is one of the best I have ever seen. The frescoes - which cover every surface - defy belief and description. It literally feels like the Sistine Chapel. As amazing as the Meteora monasteries are, this is honestly better than any of them. A jaw-dropping place that you cannot miss and that you should visit...