Monastery of Varlaam

About

The next door monastery to Grand Meteora, with a spectacular entrance, beautiful garden, and one of the best ecclesiastical museums.

Why go

• You really feel the history of these stone towers
• Incredible view and a sense of history

Must try

• One of the best ecclesiastical museums
• One of the top two most beautiful churches
• One of the biggest wooden barrels
• Old pulley system and rope nets
• Beautiful Byzantine frescoes from the 1500s

Pro tips

• Entry fee is €3
• Cost is 5 euros per person
• Entrance fee is €5
• Summer hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Take a taxi to visit

Good to know

• Requires a dress code of covered shoulders and knees
• Closed fridays

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (7870 reviews)

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