Monastery of Varlaam
Monastery in Kalabaka Municipality, Thessaly Region, Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Monastery of St. Varlaam (Greek: Μονή Βαρλαάμ) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece.[2] It is situated at the top of a rocky precipice[3] that is 373 metres above the valley floor.[4]
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Monastery of St. Varlaam | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Eastern Orthodox |
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Location | Greece |
Geographic coordinates | 39°42′51″N 21°37′37″E |
Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft)[1] |
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The Dragon Cave (Greek: Δρακοσπηλιά, romanized: Drakospiliá) is located to the south, below the monastery.[5] To the east, the ruins of Kelarakia (Κελαράκια) Rock (39.72514°N 21.63241°E / 39.72514; 21.63241 (Kelarakia)) can be seen today.