Meteora, Greece. Roussanou Monastery, surrounded by the huge rocks of Meteora.

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This is Roussanou Monastery, also know as Aghias Varvaras Monastery. It was established (probably) around 1388 by the monks Necodemus and Benedict. Today functions as a nunnery. Open to visitors daily, except Wednesday, from 09:00-14:00 (winter) and 09:00-18:00 (summer).

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Location: Meteora, Trikala prefecture, Thessaly, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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