Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
yet could be the setting for a futuristic science-fiction tale. The monasteries atop them
add to the strange and beautiful landscape.
Each monastery is built around a central courtyard surrounded by monks' cells,
chapels and a refectory. In the centre of each courtyard is the
katholikon
.
An excellent booklet,
The Footpaths of Meteora
by Andonis Kalogirou (Kritiki Pub-
lishers), is available from the no-name souvenir shop at Patriachou Dimitriou 1, Kalam-
baka. Several maps are available, including Orama Editions' 1:8000
Meteora
.
