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Meteora Monasteries History and Present
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- Historical Development
- First Orthodox Christian hermit monks settled in Meteora between 9th-10th centuries
- Nilos established organized monastic community in 12th century
- Athanasios founded first monastery, Great Meteoron, in 14th century
- By 16th century, total of 24 monasteries existed
- Monasteries declined from 17th century onwards
- Current Status
- Only 6 active monasteries remain from original 24
- Approximately 50 nuns and 17 monks still live in active monasteries
- Monasteries located on giant rock pillars on sandstone cliffs
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989
- Official holy place for Greece since 1995
- Notable Monasteries
- Great Meteoron: oldest and largest, built on giant rock
- Monastery of Varlaam: second largest, founded in mid 14th century
- Monastery of Roussanou: established in 14th century
- Monastery of St. Stephen: founded in early 12th century
- Monastery of Holy Trinity: most photographed but difficult to reach
- Monastery of St. Nikolaos: first active monastery encountered