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Chapel and Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Monastery Meteora
Chapel and Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Monastery Meteora
Traditional stone buildings and a small chapel courtyard inside St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.
Meteora Valley Hidden by Clouds from Varlaam Monastery
Meteora Valley Hidden by Clouds from Varlaam Monastery
Dense clouds fill the Meteora valley between towering rock formations, seen from the Holy Monastery of Varlaam.
Meteora Valley with Moving Clouds from Varlaam Monastery
Meteora Valley with Moving Clouds from Varlaam Monastery
Low clouds drift through the Meteora valley below the cliffs, seen from the Holy Monastery of Varlaam.
Deesis Icon Inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Deesis Icon Inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A richly framed Orthodox Deesis icon stands inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Courtyard Passage at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Courtyard Passage at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A stone passage with steps and terracotta jars leads through the courtyard of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Decorative Courtyard Wall at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Decorative Courtyard Wall at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A decorative stone wall feature stands between terracotta jars in the courtyard of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Bell Pavilion at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Bell Pavilion at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A cluster of bells hangs beneath the brick-vaulted roof of a small pavilion inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Pavilion Terrace at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Pavilion Terrace at the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A small open pavilion stands on a rain-wet terrace inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Inner Courtyard of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Inner Courtyard of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
A rain-wet inner courtyard with stone buildings, stairs, and potted plants inside the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora.
Upper Entrance to the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Upper Entrance to the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
The upper entrance gateway leading into the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora, Greece, during rainfall.
Monastery Forecourt and Cliffs at Varlaam Meteora
Monastery Forecourt and Cliffs at Varlaam Meteora
A stone forecourt, towering cliff face, and monastery buildings create a dramatic scene at Varlaam in Meteora.
Entrance Gate of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
Entrance Gate of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam
The wooden entrance gate of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora, Greece.
Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Meteora Rock Formations
Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Meteora Rock Formations
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam rises above the surrounding Meteora rock formations under a heavy overcast sky.
Holy Monastery of Varlaam Across the Meteora Valley
Holy Monastery of Varlaam Across the Meteora Valley
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam rises across a misty valley of towering Meteora rock formations.
Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Meteora Cliffs
Holy Monastery of Varlaam and Meteora Cliffs
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam stands atop dramatic Meteora cliffs beneath a moody overcast sky.
St. Stephen Monastery on Meteora Cliffs
St. Stephen Monastery on Meteora Cliffs
The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen stands on towering rock cliffs in Meteora, Greece.
Shrine and Memorial at St. Stephen Monastery Meteora
Shrine and Memorial at St. Stephen Monastery Meteora
A small stone shrine with a religious icon and memorial plaque at St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.
Meteora Rock Formation Overlooking Kalambaka
Meteora Rock Formation Overlooking Kalambaka
A towering Meteora rock formation rises above the valley with the town of Kalambaka visible below.
Meteora Rock Formations and Valley View from St. Stephen Monastery
Meteora Rock Formations and Valley View from St. Stephen Monastery
A dramatic rock formation rises above the valley with the village of Kalambaka spreading across the landscape below.
Monastery Garden and Chapel at St. Stephen Meteora
Monastery Garden and Chapel at St. Stephen Meteora
A carefully maintained garden leads toward a small chapel inside St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.
Multi-Level Courtyard and Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
Multi-Level Courtyard and Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
Stone steps lead down into a multi-level courtyard surrounded by traditional buildings at St. Stephen’s Monastery.
Monastery Courtyard with Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
Monastery Courtyard with Stone Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
A multi-level courtyard with traditional stone buildings inside St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.
Monastery Courtyard and Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
Monastery Courtyard and Buildings at St. Stephen Meteora
A quiet courtyard with traditional stone buildings inside St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.
Garden and Rock Formations at St. Stephen’s Monastery Meteora
Garden and Rock Formations at St. Stephen’s Monastery Meteora
A peaceful garden path winds between towering rock formations at St. Stephen’s Monastery in Meteora.