Meteora, Where architecture meets nature in Greece

Meteora is a site of Greek Orthodox monasteries built on rock pillars, constructed by monks between the 14th and 16th centuries using ropes and ladders. These monasteries provided solitude and protection from invasions. Today, six of the original 20 monasteries remain, inhabited by monks and nuns. Meteora is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural and artistic significance, with monasteries that blend seamlessly into the landscape, appearing to defy gravity.

What was the primary method used by Greek monks to construct the Meteora monasteries?

• Utilizing ropes, pulleys, baskets, and ladders

• Building roads up the cliffs

• Using helicopters

• Carving steps into the rock

What was one of the main reasons for the location choice of the Meteora monasteries?

• To be near a trade route

• To provide protection from unwanted trespassers

• To have a better view of the sunrise

• To be closer to the sea

How many of the original Meteora monasteries are still inhabited today?

• Six

• Ten

• Twenty

• Four

Under which two categories is Meteora listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• Nature and Art

• Architecture and Religion

• History and Culture

• Science and Technology

What does the name 'Meteora' translate to?

• Floating in the sky

• Suspended in space

• Beyond the horizon

• High above the clouds