The area is known as Meteora. The views of the rising rock formations and monasteries perched on outcroppings above sheer drops are spectacular. Share your adventure Tell us about one favorite ...

High above the Meteora landscape in the central ... it’s not uncommon to spot people hanging from the rocks just below the monasteries. For those seeking something a bit different, a thrilling ...

There's the Hanging Temple of Hengshan in ... but the Greek Orthodox Church one-ups them all with Meteora, a collection of monasteries perched on rock pillars 1300 feet above ground.

Who can see the name Meteora ... is offered by the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, but visitors who complete the ascent by steps carved into the rock are rewarded by a spectacular panoramic view.

Meteora in Greece features monasteries perched 1,300 feet high on cliffs, blending faith, nature, and history in a UNESCO ...

By far the most precarious is a monastery ... Meteora complex, one the largest and most important developments of its kind, only behind Mount Athos. The monasteries are built on natural sandstone ...

So when I saw the Hanging Monasteries ... climbing rocks in the sunshine nearby. I also had the best moussaka of my life. I still dream about it. Glad you asked. The trip to Meteora was part ...