Top Things to do in Kalambaka
The 6 Best Historic Sites in Kalambaka, Thessaly
Discover the best top things to do in Kalambaka, Greece including Church of Archangelos Michail, Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas, Agios Stefanos, Roussanou Monastery, Varlaam Monastery.
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1. Church of Archangelos Michail
2. Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
This 15th-century monastery is carved into the mountainside and is the one most often shown in ads.
Reviewed By XTravelingSoldierX - Vancouver, United States
I have seen many sunsets from traveling the world. This one is just breathtaking. The rock formations are majestic and the monastery built on top of the rock is just plain impressive...but the sunset...wow It was worth waiting around for one hour just to see it. If you want the best view (on the edge of the cliff) I recommend you show up at least an hour early because the location fills up rather quickly. Be careful though, there are no barriers so I wouldn't recommend taking kids on the edge of the rock.
3. Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
This is the smallest of the 16th-century monasteries.
Reviewed By S6983QQlindac - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lovely place. Well maintained and allowed gorgeous pictures across the valley. Well worth the €3 entry fee
4. Agios Stefanos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
This is the only convent in the area.
Reviewed By irinag889 - Greater London, United Kingdom
This humble nunnery was the last monastery we‘ve just visited in August 2020, and it appeared a very special to us: it has nice holy energy there. You can feel it from the entrance: by the way how the nun, who sale the tickets, smiles to you, by the way her God-sister talks with you at the monastery chamber, ready to serve and to show you around, and even by the sweetness of the nun, who guard the monastery Museum and shop. The Light seems lives in this place. The monastery 18th century main cathedral dedicated to Saint Charalambos and includes his holy relics. Some people come to pray there: it is believed that Saint Charalambos can treat incurable deceases, such as cancer and even Covid-19.... It is also believed that at the time of Saint Charalambos martyrdom in 202, The Saint was 113 years old. His name means “glowing with joy” in Greek, and may be this is the reason the monastery has the light and joyful energy, which you could sense there. The life and martyrdom of the Saint are colourfully depicted at the walls of the cathedral, which also includes unique vision of Last Judgment. The views from the monastery are not as picturesque as from Great Meteoron of Varlam monasteries nearby, the architecture is also less sophisticated and more simple, but still very attractive. For us the main character of this monastery was in its’ incredible and rare energy, which is so hard to come across in the modern world.
5. Roussanou Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Founded in 1545, this monastery is the most inaccessible of its kind.
Reviewed By achunder - Cupertino, United States
What a beautiful and a sacred place this is....regardless of your culture or background. Situated in the serene landscape of Meteora is the place where monks and nuns worship and have very little with the outside world and that is evident if you visit this place.....it will take you to s eternal world of purity and happiness.,.....beautiful and a must visit like no other place.
6. Varlaam Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 781 reviews
Founded in 1517, this monastery houses a valuable collection of Byzantine relics.
Reviewed By Smar0_P - Kavala, Greece
It is a sacred place and women have to wear long skirts. So, girls be prepared or they will give you a skirt at the entrance to wear over your trousers. It is a wonderful and peaceful place to visit and the yard has an amazing view. A small museum inside is where you can learn a few things about the history of the certain monastery, how monks used to access it and other really interesting stuff as well as see some really valuable relics.
