Holy Monastery of VarlaamDespite a large crowd, I got a few photos without tourists.Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6446Larry L. Jackson
Holy Monastery of VarlaamMeteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6447Larry L. Jackson
Holy Monastery of VarlaamMeteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6448Larry L. Jackson
InteriorHoly Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6450Larry L. Jackson
WellHoly Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6451Larry L. Jackson
Massive CaskFor water storage.Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6452Larry L. Jackson
DoorHoly Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6726Larry L. Jackson
FountainHoly Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6728Larry L. Jackson
Saint Nicholas AnapafsasBuilding started in the 14th century by monks seeking safety from invading Ottoman Turks. They hoisted building materials and each other up the sheer, 1,000-foot sandstone pillars using intricate, manpowered pulley systems, rope nets, and jointed wooden ladders.Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6729Larry L. Jackson
Roussanou MonasteryPhotographed from the Varlaam Monastery.Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6730Larry L. Jackson
Holy Monastery of VarlaamYou can see the large number of tourists in this photo. Too many for me to remove in Photoshop :-)Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6731Larry L. Jackson
Holy Trinity MonasteryThere is a cable car, but it is strictly reserved for monks, supplies, and maintenance. Tourist climb 140 steep, rock-carved steps, crossing a small bridge to reach the entrance.Meteora, Greece, April 27, 20262026-04-27#6735Larry L. Jackson
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