Meteora Monasteries in Greece are awe-inspiring

Bell Johnson
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The Monasteries of Meteora in Greece are stunningly beautiful.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the grouping of six monasteries rests on natural sandstone rock pillars. They are part of the largest grouping of monolithic pillars near the town of Kalambaka.

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At over 1200 feet, the only way to reach them is to by staircases that are cut into the rock formations.

Meteora translates into 'suspended in the air', which is pretty accurate.

While there are only six monasteries still running, the area used to boast over 24. They were built back in the 14th to 16th century by hermit monks who were living in caves.

Visitors can pay three euros to visit the monasteries -- that is if you're willingly to make the trek.

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