Kalambaka

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The station has waiting rooms on platform 1. There is a footbridge from platform 1 to platform 2, via stairs or lift. Luggage storage is no longer available; however, the station is staffed with ticket-purchasing facilities.

A small ticket office and space for about two buses to park alongside the street.

The Holy Monastery of Saint Nikolas of Anapafsas was founded at the end of the 14th century. It is the smallest monastery in Meteora.

The main cathedral, celebrating the memory of Santa Barbara, was founded at the end of the 16th century and was decorated 30 years later.

The Monastery of Varlaam is the second largest monastery of Meteora. A monk named Varlaam who scaled the rocks in 1350 and began construction on the monasteries. Varlaam built three churches by hoisting materials up the face of the cliffs.

The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron is the oldest and largest of the monasteries of Meteora. The monastery is believed to have been built just before the mid-14th century by a monk from Mount Athos named Saint Athanasios the Meteorite.

The Monastery of Holy Trinity is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top, the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating!

This is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance.

The ground floor features a number of dioramas with taxidermy birds and mammals from around the world. The top floor is filled with over-the-top mushroom dioramas, murals and fun facts. Check the gift shop for a variety of dried mushroom treats.

The Church of the Koimisis tis Theotokou is Kalambaka’s historic cathedral, dating largely to the 14th century but built on the site of a much earlier early Christian basilica. Inside, rare features include a large stone ambo, early architectural fragments and layers of frescoes spanning several centuries.

A limestone cave that shows evidences of human habitation for much of the past 50,000 years. There are unverified claims that the cave contains a low wall, built in approximately 21,000 BC. If true, this would be the oldest known example of a human-made structure.

A morning street market for fresh produce

With open wifi and view to the mountains and the valley.

Their menu puts an emphasis on local specialties not commonly seen elsewhere, as well as a few monastery recipes.

Baking up desserts since 1924. Their signature sweet is the Halvas Sapouné, a big corn flour-based pie with a toasted crust.

If you are looking for a light meal, this ouzeri was excellent and cheap. Live music when the owner's friends come along at night.

24 hr reception, car and motorbike rental, concierge, daily maid service, Doctor (upon request,) fax and photocopy service free wifi throughout the hotel with an 'internet corner', private parking, safe deposit box satellite TV, tour desk.

A quality establishment at decent prices, cheaper than most places in the area. If it is not busy, price may be reduced if you don't want breakfast or AC. Great view of the rocks, free internet and Wi-Fi. Clean, comfortable, and nice. You will get your money's worth here.

A charming and cheap hotel on the foothills of Meteora with a panoramic view of the rocks.

3-star hotel. Take your coffee or drink at the rooftop bar with views over the Meteora. All rooms have A/C and there is free breakfast and Internet.

Clean, comfortable, close to the centre of town. Some rooms have partial views of the monasteries. There have been complaints about the behaviour of the owner.

San Giorgio Villa is small budget accommodation property, the so-called "Meteora's Budget Accommodations", on the road to the holy rocks.

In the old habitation of one of the most impressive picturesque villages of Greece, this old mansion of the 19th century has been renovated to become a most attractive luxury small hotel.

Excellent hotel. Comfortable. Air conditioned (silent and efficient). Amazing view to the Cliff of Meteora. Warm and friendly atmosphere. the hotel provides personal care, good breakfast in a beautiful garden. Wi-Fi access. Near cafes and restaurants.