Meteoras

demirisn, on August 25, said:

The word Meteora means literally 'hovering in the air' and of course brings to mind the word meteor. What created this rare geological phenomenon is one of the mysteries of nature and there are many theories though they remain theories and none have been proven. But as amazing a marvel of nature as these giant rocks are the buildings on the top of these are a marvel of man and seem just as miraculous. The area was originally settled by monks who lived in caves within the rocks during the 11th Century. But as the times became more unsure during an age of Turkish occupation, brigandry and lawlessness, they climbed higher and higher up the rock face until they were living on the inaccessable peaks where they were able to build by bringing material and people up with ladders and baskets and build the first monasteries.

Б.Ярцев, on August 25, said:

Incredibly grandiosely! The best!..

demirisn, on August 25, said:

Б.Ярцев

I am glad that you visit and kind comment.

Greetings from greece Nikos

nadiakushnir, on August 30, said:

Amazing place! Nice shot!

demirisn, on August 30, said:

nadiakushnir

Nadia thank you so much.

Nikos

k.andre, on September 3, said:

Ωραιότατη Νίκο των Μετεώρων! Η φωτογραφία σου διαφέρει από τις πολλές που κατά καιρούς έχουν αναρτηθεί και μπορώ να πω πως με ενθουσιάζει!

Θέλω να κάνω μια επίσκεψη και δεν έχω αξιωθεί ακόμα!

Χαιρετισμούς, Κώστας

demirisn, on September 3, said:

k.andre

Κώστα σε ευχαριστώ πολύ. Ε !!ναι , πρέπει να πας ….Χαιρετισμούς Νίκος

W140, on September 4, said:

i was here, it's realy beatiful!

greetings!

demirisn, on September 8, said:

W140

Thank you so much.

Nikos

hyenata, on September 8, said:

Great shot,Greeting from Bulgaria.

Antonietta, on September 9, said:

demirisn Lovely rocks and building in the distance, a very nice combination! Thank you for providing the history information.

demirisn, on September 10, said:

hyenata

Thank you so much.

Nikos

demirisn, on September 14, said:

Antonietta

I am glad that you visit and kind comment.

Greetings Nikos

Reni & Krisz, on September 27, said:

There are many many interesting places in Greece! We visited Meteora in 2003 and it was a very nice trip. I only can recommend to everybody to see it!

Greetings from Hungary,

Reni

demirisn, on September 28, said:

Reni & Krisz

Yes Reni the meteores it's realy very interesting places and very very beatiful.

Nikos

xocotl, on September 29, said:

Questa è ottima....complimenti. Ciao dall'italia Carlo

demirisn, on September 29, said:

xocotl

Thank you so much.

Nikos

Elemér, on October 17, said:

From a beautiful country,a very beautiful photo!

Elemér

demirisn, on October 18, said:

Elemér

I am glad that you visit and kind comment.

Greetings Nikos

Gabor Retei, on October 28, said:

I have seen a few pictures before, but it is brilliant one. So thanks for publishing this great picture with the explanation.

Best wishes from Port Moody, B.C. Canada, Gabe

F.Höchst, on November 3, said:

A very impressive mountain, a highly awesome picture. Best regards - Ferdinand -

demirisn, on November 7, said:

Gabor Retei

I am glad that you visit and kind comment.

Greetings Nikos

borowik, on November 9, said:

Very nice lanscape and beautiful photo. Congratulations and greetings from Poland!

demirisn, on November 12, said:

borowik

Thank you so much.

Nikos