Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
Geosites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Geosites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Geosites of Geological Interest
21 Geosites of natural and geological importance recognised by UNESCO. Discover the hidden treasures of Meteora – Pyli Geopark.
Geosites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
Following the uphill road above the village of Agia Paraskevi (Tzourtzia) we find on a small plateau that interrupts the steep slope, the chapel dedicated to Agia Marina. The holy church of Agia Marina was erected by the F.A.T.A. "Educational Brotherhood of Tzourtzia Athamania" in 1902 at an altitude of…
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At the entrance of Pertouli is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The church was built in the mid-20th century to a design by Dimitris Pikionis. Dimitris Pikionis (1887-1968) was one of the greatest Greek figures in Architecture and the arts with a rich architectural, painting, poetic…
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About 2.5 kilometers from Chaliki is the bridge of Filos. The stone bridge of Filos was built in 1600 by the livestock owner Michalakis Filos from Chaliki. It is a single-arch stone bridge, with an arch opening of 8 meters. Near the bridge are the remains of the Skala of…
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The railway line that would connect Kalambaka with Kozani began to be designed and built in 1920. With a 1928 contract between the Hellenic State and the "Belgian Commercial Company", the construction of the line from Kalambaka to Veria, via Grevena, Siatista, and Kozani, with a total length of 197…
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The Church of Agia Paraskevi is located at the Tsouka site, shortly after Neraidochori (Veterniko), on the road to Pyrra. According to a stone carved inscription above the entrance, it was built in 1792 by the armatolos Georgios Chatzipetros under the episcope Paisios II. It served as the katholikon (main…
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The monastery of Dousiko (Agios Vissarionas) is located in a wonderful green area, 24 km from Trikala, and 5 km from Pyli (seat of the homonymous Municipality), and above the village of Agios Vissarionas. It is also called the monastery of the Savior of the Great Gates, due to its…
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