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The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [mɛˈtɛoɾɐ], lit. "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" — etymologically related to "Meteorite") is one of the largest and most important complexes of lt Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount AthosThe six monasteries are built on natural lt sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. The nearest town is Kalambaka. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The Metéora (: Μετέωρα, "suspended rocks", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" - etymologically similar to " ") is one of the largest and most important complexes of Orthodox in , second only to Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the of Thessaly near the river and Mountains, in central Greece. The nearest town is . The Metéora is included on the Heritage List under I, II, IV, V and VII.