Natural Wonder · Kalabaka, Greece
Meteora
Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, in northwestern Greece, hosting one of the most prominent.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Kalabaka, Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Coordinates | 39.7142° N, 21.6311° E |
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What Meteora is known for
Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, in northwestern Greece, hosting one of the most prominent.
About Meteora
Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, in northwestern Greece, hosting one of the most prominent complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, viewed locally as second in importance only to Mount Athos. Their height is more than 20 metres (66 ft). Twenty-four monasteries were established atop the giant natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area, mainly from the second half of the 14th century under the local rule of self-proclaimed Emperor of Serbs, Greeks and Albanians, Simeon Uroš.
History
Theopetra Cave is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Kalambaka. Its uniqueness from an archeological perspective is that a single site contains records of two greatly significant cultural transitions: the replacement of Neanderthals by modern humans and later, the transition from hunting-gathering to farming after the end of the last Ice Age. The cave consists of an immense 500 square metres (5,400 sq ft) rectangular chamber at the foot of a limestone hill, which rises to the northeast above the village of Theopetra, with an entrance 17 metres (56 ft) wide by 3 metres (9.8 ft) high.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kalabaka |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Filippos Airport (KZI) |
| Distance from the airport | 41.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) · Thessaloniki, Greece · 90.0 miles away
- Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) · Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece · 91.8 miles away
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) · Ohrid, North Macedonia · 111.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meteora?
Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, in northwestern Greece, hosting one of the most prominent.
Where is Meteora located?
Meteora is in Kalabaka, Greece. Its coordinates are 39.7142° N, 21.6311° E.
How do I get to Meteora?
The nearest town is Kalabaka, and the nearest airport is Filippos Airport (KZI), about 41.2 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Meteora?
Theopetra Cave is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Kalambaka. Its uniqueness from an archeological perspective is that a single site contains records of two greatly significant cultural transitions: the replacement of Neanderthals by modern humans and later, the transition from hunting-gathering to farming after the end of the last Ice Age.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3125051 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.