Meteora, Greece: Monastery Villages in the Sky and Ait

Explore two of the world's most extraordinary villages on this route through Greece and Morocco. Visit Meteora, Greece, with its monasteries built on top of centuries-old rock formations, and Ait Benhadu, Morocco, a clay village preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Καλαμπάκα, Ελλάς
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Meteora
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  1. Καλαμπάκα, Ελλάς — Ancient monasteries built on vertical rock formations, offering spectacular views and well-preserved medieval religious heritage.
  2. Ait Benhadu — A village built entirely of clay with walls resembling a giant sandcastle, declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. Meteora — A suspended village between sky and earth, surrounded by gigantic rock pillars with monasteries built on top.

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