Greece Meteora Thessaly from Main Observation Deck
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios River and Pindus Mountains.
Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Photography Tips
Visit the spot early in the morning.
JM: Spot also good spot for sunset (light from the right side)
If you look left and have long enough lens (200mm or so) you can take nice picture of The Holy Trinity Monastery.
JM: Spot also good spot for sunset (light from the right side)
If you look left and have long enough lens (200mm or so) you can take nice picture of The Holy Trinity Monastery.
Travel Information
This spot is called "Main Observation Deck of Meteora" on Google Maps while Apple Maps calls it "Sunset Rock". Parking is possible directly nearby and marked on the map.
Don't miss to visit the nearby city of Trikala.
Don't miss to visit the nearby city of Trikala.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:49 - 17:14
| current local time: 14:58
Photo Themes
autumn colors
clouds
cloudscape
Colors
coloured rocks
coloured sky
Colourful
Greece
mountainscape
rays
rocks
Sunrays
Sunset
Locations
Meteora
monasteries
UNESCO World Heritage Site
thessaly
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