Steps carved into the cliffs in the 1920s made reaching Meteora’s monasteries somewhat easier, though, and today they welcome around 2.5 million visitors every year. Tourism “affects the ...

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The town is situated at the foot of sandstone cliffs and pinnacles that rise ... in the 11th century because of its remoteness; monasteries followed. The area is known as Meteora.

Monks' days tend to be anchored in busy schedules of worship and work, since the monasteries have to support themselves. “There is no time for boredom. Nor for melancholy,” Spyridon said.