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Agios Stefanos is a very popular monastery because it is accessible by car. The bad news is that this attracts all the busses, but the good news is that if you have someone with limited mobility, you can bring them here first to see the inside, then see the others from the lookout spots on the road. Unless you are a history buff or touring for spiritual reasons, the inside of the monasteries are quite similar to the typical tourist. There are no pictures allowed inside the church, but wait until the crowd clears and ask one of the nuns (not monks at this one) if you may take a flashless photo, and you might get the ok. If you are in a crowd they will say no for sure. Because we needed easy access, I give this one 5 stars even though the bus tours are a bit much for the site to feel very spiritual.
Andrew HarrisonAndrew Harrison
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Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen is the most accessible monastery of Meteora, because instead of steps, you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance. Its foundation is dated to the end of the 12th century, around 1,192. St. Stephen’s Monastery includes two cathedrals; the old 16th century chapel which was severely damaged during WWII and the consequent Greek Civil War, and the 18th century main cathedral that is dedicated to Saint Charalambos and includes his holy relics. At present, the monastery community consists of 28 nuns and it is ideal for visitors who cannot use the steps and yet they wish to have a real experience of a Meteora monastery. Bottom line: Fantastic spot to experience the inspiring beauty of this remarkable area!
Y.H.Y.H.
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Another wonderful example of Christian tourism. Millions of dollars have been invested here restoring this monastery which houses several nuns but unfortunately they don’t feed the hungry or clothe the poor. They will turn you away if you don’t pay the 3 euro entrance fee. They have forsaken Jesus and the quote from Matthew 25:43 “I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me.” They make women wear skirts but will give you something to wear if you don’t show up in a skirt. They have a very popular gift shop as every good tourism site should! They do have beautiful views and clean toilets, which makes the cost of entry worthwhile!
Benjamin RandolphBenjamin Randolph
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Incredible view from the Meteora hills created millions of years ago by the erosion caused by a lake that used to be here. One of the six monasteries located here is St. Stephan, it's taken care of by some tens of nuns. The church is small and peaceful, it hosts the relics (head) of St. Haralamb, the garden smells like heaven, thanks to the beautiful flowers. Time to pray, to think about life's most important thing: one's soul. Decent clothing is a must, ladies get some long skirts at the entrance, gentlemen should wear long trousers. Entrance is 3 euro. Orthodox icons and souvenirs are available.
nyu yunnyu yun
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This was more accessible than the Great Meteoron since it did not require climbing many steps - we just crossed a short bridge - and the walking was minimal. Note that nuns now live in this complex, so it's technically a nunnery. We were here for just an hour, so we didn't get to explore the place well. The views were not as terrific as the Great Meteoron's, but its garden was more beautiful and well-tended. There were several friendly cats in the area, too, and some even posed for us. If you must use the restroom here, beware. They don't have the usual toilet, just a squat latrine.
Milai LegaspiMilai Legaspi
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It is a beautiful monastery but you have to go at the right time. The place gets very crowded and is almost unbearable. If you go up and there are a lot of tour buses, I would turn around and wait until later or come another day. We went on Sunday and it was a madhouse. I went on Friday evening and it was very pleasant. It is also the easiest to get to with no climb up. Has a souvenir shop in front and one inside. Also has a museum and a room with great paintings. It is a 5 star place with few people and a 3 star with too many.
Jordan BaileyJordan Bailey
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ΑΓΙΑ ΜΕΤΕΩΡΑ, Kalampaka 422 00, Greece
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attractions: Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora, Monastery of St. Stephan, Greek Education Museum, Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Holy Church of Holy Meteorite Fathers, restaurants: Valia Calda, The DINER & Cocktail Bar restaurant, Taverna Dionisos, Skaros Tavern, Tavern Dias, Pizzaland, Santa Lucia Pizza, Rapsodia, Καφε Μπρικι Καλαμπακα, Mama Mia

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