The name Metéora is derived from meteorizo (μετεωρίζω), which means "to lift into the air." This name describes the location of the monasteries, which

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Muscheln und Sand im Kniepsand von Amrum.

The Meteora monasteries near the town of Kalambaka in Thessaly, Greece, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

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The name Metéora is derived from meteorizo (μετεωρίζω), which means "to lift into the air." This name describes the location of the monasteries, which were built on high sandstone rocks and sometimes appear to be floating in misty air. Image from the slide. Photo: June 1992.

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Tracks in the Wadden Sea west of the island of Amrum.

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For Your Eyes Only - Agia Triada – Morning in the mountains of Meteora - (C) by Salinos October, 2013 
Michael Schuster

Griechenland / Festland / Pindos Gebirge

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The Meteora monasteries near the town of Kalambaka in Thessaly, Greece, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Slide image. Shot: June 1992. 
Hans Christian Davidsen

Griechenland / Festland / Pindos Gebirge

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View of the Meteora rocks with the Rosánou Monastery. Slide image. Shot: June 1992. 
Hans Christian Davidsen

Griechenland / Festland / Pindos Gebirge

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