Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
Geological Geosites
Natural monuments that highlight geological processes, such as the imposing cliffs of Meteora, the gorges and river valleys.
Sites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Sites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
In the hills of old Koperna, where the village of Aura originally existed, St George stands guard to remind the passage of St Cosmas the Aetolian and the presence of people in this place. It is the Orthodox chapel of St. George, which in recent years was restored through the…
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The Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of Chrysinou was founded in 1740 and is located in the place Bouziania at 680 m. altitude. It was founded after the destruction of the monastery of the same name, which was located lower down in the position of Chania…
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The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Siamades is located in the province of Kalambaka, to the right of the road Hani Murgkani-Kastania (at a distance of about 2 km from the main road). From the complex of the monastery only the katholikon has survived, which dates back to 1807, as evidenced…
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It is located outside the homonymous village of Chassia and 30km from Kalambaka. The date of foundation of the monastery is unknown and we know little about its history. The monastery, which used to be a male monastery, but in 1968 it was converted into a female one, includes a…
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It is located northwest of Trikala, in the province of Kalambaka and in the immediate vicinity of the community of the same name. According to the sources, it was founded in 1161 at the expense of Konstantinos Tarhaniotis and his wife Zoi. Only the catholic church and a chapel survive…
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In the rocky depression, opposite Panagia Doupiani, east of Kastraki and accessible only by skilled climbers, is the Holy Monastery of St. George Mandilas. According to an old custom, on the day of the feast of the Saint and at the end of the service, the young people of the…
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