Fun Fact: the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only" was shot there and they had to get a special permit for the movie shoot. They also wanted to shoot scenes for GoT,more specific the scenes that take place at The Vale (the domain of House Arryn), but there were some logistical and buraeucratic issues. In the end the producers send a team to film some footage at Meteora and enchanced it with CGI for the show. The mountains of the Vale in the show are actually the Meteora mountains,with some CGI sprinkled over. Also,the album "Meteora" by Linkin Park was named after this,after Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington read about it in a travel magazine and became fascinated.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
So much great trivia in here! I knew about the Bond movie but didn't know the others! Wow!
@hermespsychopompos87532 жыл бұрын
Same goes for the battle with the Mountain where the other protagonist dies, don't remember his name. They wanted to "rent" a place in one island of ours but the local government rejected the request simply because the area was open for the public/tourists and they didn't want to close it down just for the movie. They could make a quick buck easily, but the authorities acted pretty solidly.
@ChescaisLostFilms7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Those hermit caves are insane, I wouldn't even make it halfway up. It's incredible how they built the monasteries on the stone pillars. Such a fascinating place!
@hamsinisai4 жыл бұрын
I read that the steps and rope ladders are built by hand. Bare hands of the resident monks
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
@@hamsinisai Yes some of the original steps were built by hand! So amazing :)
@MadetoRamble6 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of Meteora. Looks like some incredibly dramatic landscape. A new one for my bucket list
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope you male it soon :)
@kathywiegand37292 жыл бұрын
Totally captivating to think how they survived, built all this magnificent place with ropes and bare hands and whatever tools they used plus plus their love for God. How small we are. Loved this video thanks for sharing
@kathywiegand37292 жыл бұрын
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@hermespsychopompos87532 жыл бұрын
It was the determination of the Greeks trying to avoid the Turks, literally. Monasteries on the top of the Rocks, all over the Greek area. For 400 years Turks kept us into obscurantism, darkness but we survived almost "unscathed". However, we lost 400 years of progress. When our City fell in 1453, Constantinople, it was the richest in the world with Rome being second. For the next 400 years we were simply trying to avoid them and that's why we remained Christians and Greeks, while other nearby Ethnicities, simply converted to Islam and even joined the Turks, altogether trying to eradicate us. Our short story after Classical Greece which for 400 years includes nothing important, unfortunately. One of our last inventions, the "Greek Fire" was a powerful weapon sadly, in the tries to repel the Turks. We kept the secret so well hidden, guarded, we even ourselves lost the recipe.🙂
@MarriedWithBackpacks6 жыл бұрын
Aesome video! Great info! It's crazy how they did it! Never heard of the place, we'll put it on the bucket list! Thanks for sharing!
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 💛
@MMonTour7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for showing us the beautiful places in Meteora Greece.
@Zewanderingfrogs7 жыл бұрын
Meteora is high on our list of places to visit when we travel to Greece! Impressive churches and monasteries! It also reminds me a bit of the Cappadocia as well, with churches and living quarters dug into the rocks.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
They're both amazing parts of the world! Highly recommend!
@ΒαγγεληςΝοτης2 жыл бұрын
Because also in Capadokia they made from greek orthodox people
@MrSeskinas7 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been to Greece yet, but will take this into account when planning a trip there. Thanks for sharing!
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
You definitely need to visit next time you go! Thanks for watching :)
@melbtravel96546 жыл бұрын
These places in Meteora Greece look amazing. I want to go there.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
I know they're so cool. I hope you get there soon :)
@CandyWaltrip7 жыл бұрын
Your footage is gorgeous! The hidden monasteries are so fascinating and def worth the hike :)
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes totally worth the hike :)
@wanderersbag42427 жыл бұрын
This is just sooo beautiful :) thanks for sharing :)
@sahils1867 Жыл бұрын
Great video. This places looks amazing. Really looking forward to visiting next month!
@watchuswander7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for producing such an informative and educational video! We love to see and *especially* learn about places around the world. Meteora is on our bucket list for sure. What a beautiful place!
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching :) :)
@wewhoroam81807 жыл бұрын
Wow what a unique place to visit! It looks challenging to live here! Very informative video, thank you for sharing!
@TravellingDany7 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, informative, young and well done. Great job!
@gsxrak477 жыл бұрын
mesmerizing scenery, awesome video. love it
@NomadicGear7 жыл бұрын
Dude this place is unreal. We're going to Greece next so thank you for the tips. You have a new subscriber!
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing!
@Hitraveltales7 жыл бұрын
Great job! We had heard of Meteora, but now that we have seen it through your lens ... WOW!!! Added it to our "must visit" list. And a hike is definitely the thing for us. Thank you.
@TheJourneyest20167 жыл бұрын
Love videos like this because they give me a great list to start at if I want to visit a place. The sites were beautiful. We are happy subscribers! Keep the good stuff coming
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
So glad you like the vids and thank you for subbing :) :)
@billiej61952 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for making the video. I was born there in the city of kalambaka and it'd a great view to see it everytime.
@DailyTravelPill7 жыл бұрын
After seeing your video, I definitely want to visit Meteora! Thanks
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
I hope you get there sooooon! :)
@jbarryirl3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the guide.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Justin!
@CheerstoTravels7 жыл бұрын
LOVE this! learned so much! thanks for this! ~sara
@jodiewatts32597 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories!! Such an amazing places 😍
@Roamancing7 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a fascinating place. Would love to visit one day.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@AliceFordAdventures7 жыл бұрын
Great and very informative video.
@worldcooking2 жыл бұрын
Great video and nice presentation!
@andromedaastra24204 жыл бұрын
Love from greece ❤❤❤
@Fittwotravel7 жыл бұрын
wow those caves are so cool. thanks for the video so informative. this is a greek island we must visit next time we are in the area.
@sdepountis5 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ, not everything in Greece is an island... Check the beginning of the video again...
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
This one is on the mainland! So super easy to hire a car and drive to from Athens. We highly recommend doing it that way :) :)
@viewandsoundsofnature2 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation!
@JuanitaGutierrezBSEDMSED2 жыл бұрын
New friend here. Wow, Beautiful video.
@msrjorge18055 жыл бұрын
Spectacular place!
@roamonurowncom7 жыл бұрын
Wow, Love the place, reminds a bit of Cappadocia
@ernesto14614 жыл бұрын
Because Cappadocia was for 3000 years Greek 🤩
@thusspake95264 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous !
@louiseida37213 жыл бұрын
my grandpa was born and brought up here 🥺 i wish to visit this place someday when i am an adult
Keep in mind all these rocks can be climbed. Greek climbers have created many routes and the ascent is pretty magical. While you agonize to climb, on the next Rock at the top of a Monastery, people staring at you and smile... Surreal situation. Of course, hikers can be served as well. 🙂
@saraesse1812 жыл бұрын
hallo! january is a good period for a trip in meteora?
@lupuflorica31712 жыл бұрын
Una dintre minunile lui Dumnezeu. Sa vă ajute Dumnezeu să ajungeți cu sanatate. Fetele nu au voie sa intre in Mănăstire în pantaloni. AMIN
@beripepo5 жыл бұрын
She says "The church is over 25 century's old" But the actual Christianity itself is just over 20 centuries old, (I'm wondering what sort of church is that)? However the place and the building it's great achievement, considering the time it was built
@CastawaywithCrystal5 жыл бұрын
I'll tell you how. :) The church was originally a temple dedicated to the God Apollo. The church site and what it was made of is 25 centuries old but Christianity is obviously not.
@РоманРоманов-к4х7ч3 жыл бұрын
Класс
@gek19152 жыл бұрын
My home town. Can you say meta? Ok. Now mete with the last e like pronouncing egg. Good. Now ora. Nice. Meteora
@xdx26533 жыл бұрын
james bond filmed there long time ago :)
@xdx26533 жыл бұрын
also they used the landscapes for a scene at game of thrones
@Not-Impressed..18213 жыл бұрын
There is no 2000 year old church.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
You callin' me a liar? You'd also be calling the tour guides liars too then :P The church was made using the stones from an apollo temple - that's what makes it 2K years old...
@Not-Impressed..18213 жыл бұрын
@@CastawaywithCrystal 2000 years ago there was hardly any Christianity. Pagan temples were not churches. They were temples. Their ruins were used in later centuries to build churches. But not 2000 ago.
@xdx26533 жыл бұрын
@@Not-Impressed..1821 she explained you and you still saying the same things dude. lol
@Not-Impressed..18213 жыл бұрын
If you use materials from a 2000 old archaeological site to build your house, that doesn't make your house 2000 old 😂😂
@bennyloveaiart5 жыл бұрын
Hawkman kingdom
@charlesayache68012 жыл бұрын
2500 years ago it was then a pagan temple and not a church. The monks also went to live in those hills to hide from the persecutions of the Turks. This church was bombed by the Germans. Nazi party members did not have an airforce. Germany had. Political correctness is unbareble. A part from that your video is nice thanks.
@tyrtle70813 жыл бұрын
"NOT just Monasteries" video shows mostly monasteries and religion.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Hey... I didn't lie did I? LOL. The first one is the Hermit Caves, and there's also hiking and rock climbing. But thanks for the engagement ;)
@tyrtle70813 жыл бұрын
@@CastawaywithCrystal I wish I had more than a day there :( rock climbing sounds fun. What would you say would be proper attire for man? not trying to disrespect anything or one while I'm there
@sonias.78564 жыл бұрын
Giagantic fossilized silica trees from the past. It is evident the Tartarian architecture style, nothing to do with monks,,,it was already built.
@CastawaywithCrystal3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you are talking about here... Could you clarify? TYVM
@KostaStunts3 жыл бұрын
Learn how to pronounce it correctly, Jeeze making us Greeks cringe 🥴
@KNIGHTTEMPLAR555 Жыл бұрын
Meteora inhibited by people at lest 130.000 years ago.Also there is a wall constructed by inhabitants 23.000 years ago and considered one of the oldest human constructions.