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Suspended over the sandstone cliffs, levitating over the valleys of Thessaly, Orthodox monasteries of Meteora considered from the fourteenth century the passage of time from its heavenly heights. A perfect combination of man and nature dream, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, which beats an essential piece of Greek culture.
There are place names that not only condense the essence of the place, but that are a veiled invitation to discover them in person. Meteora, in the province of Thessaly, meaning in Greek means “suspended in the air” is one of those. The reason is not only in its plains are scattered sandstone pinnacles whimsical shaped by time and erosion. In fact, the great treasure of Meteora is monasteries, hanging from the sky or a step of it, crowning the tops of the giant rock needles.
Since time immemorial, ascetics and hermits saw this perfect place to engage in prayer and retirement, although it was not until the twelfth century that created the first Orthodox Christian monastic community. Thus began, with faith and mortar, the construction of these monasteries perched on the edge, ‘ladders’ to approach the Divine. During the fourteenth century, the golden period constructive Meteora came into existence in 24 monasteries and today only six of them hosting a handful of monks and nuns among its ancient walls.
There is no better starting point to begin the route of the monasteries which, starting and Kastraki Kalambaka, Meteora major cities, ascend to Rousanou, founded in the mid-fifteenth century and dedicated to Santa Barbara, or San Nicolas Anapafsa. The church of the latter, silhouetted against the gray of the giant rock that has behind him, is one of the iconic pictures of Meteora, as famous are the frescoes by the artist Theophanis Strelitz.
The secluded church of the monastery of San Esteban, one of the most accessible, is also illuminated with bright frescoes dating from 1545. Although challenges, climb to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, to which access is more difficult, despite its rungs to climb on the rock carvings is rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view. The largest monastery and one of the most spectacular is Megalo Meteora. His Church of the Transfiguration is one of the most beautiful in Greece, with wonders like the apse frescoes of the Holy Communion or the image of Athanasios, its abbot founder and editor of the rules that govern today destinations Meteora monastic life.
Finally, not far from this monastery is Varlaam. Built in 1541, is an oasis of silence in which are mixed with candles as offerings pilgrims, tourists enthralled with his parekklesion of Three Bishops (1637) and monks in black habits and long beards way of their tasks. But if there is a gift unforgettable views of Varlaam are contemplated from the balustrade: a sea of rock columns topped with monasteries levitating in the vacuum of a time and a mystical nature, while their feet are strewn valleys Thessaly.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Directions
From Athens, the best way to get to Meteora is train and bus. If the railroad is the method chosen, it is best to consult the website of the Greek railway network, which shows schedules and fares. For their part, several private companies offer connections between the Hellenic and Meteora capital through franchise KTEL. In both cases, the trip involves an investment of about five hours.
Best season
Thessaly sun during the summer months can be unforgiving, especially if you have to climb hundreds of steps up to the monasteries, so visit the set in autumn becomes the best option. Furthermore, the presence of tourists is much lower, so that visitors enjoy more solitude.
Where to sleep
The hotels are concentrated in major population centers of Meteora, Kalambaka and Kastrakis. In the first, an excellent choice is the luxury five-star Divani Meteora Hotel, with a highly recommended spa to relax after a day visiting monasteries. Hotel Rex, though not as flashy as the previous one, offers priceless luxuries as the possibility to dine on the terrace in the light of candles and the rock formations of Meteora to a palm of the hand. Finally, Kastraki, Dellas elegant Boutique Hotel is the best option, both elegant aesthetics and by balancing their luxurious rooms.
Where to eat
The moussaka, dolmades or the chicken with rice, egg and lemon (avgolemono) are the Greek dishes, with which it is highly recommended to taste the famous beef of Thessaly accompanied by some of the wines, famous for its wine tradition. Gastronomic references Meteora is, for almost two decades and as Queen Sofia testified when he ate here, Elias’ garden Restaurant. Another alternative is to call at any of the lively pubs of Kalambaka, as Taverna Panellinion (Plateia Dimarhiou, Tel 30 24 320 24 735), well known for its exquitos months (typical incoming Greeks) and pork souvlaki, or Taverna To Paramithi (Patriarhou Dimitriou 14, Tel 30 24 320 24 441), with daily fresh fish market in the coastal city of Volos.
Do not miss
The mythical aura of Thessaly beyond the monasteries of Meteora, so Retracing their footsteps can be a different way to meet some of the natural attractions of the region. One way is to make a trip to another mountain elevation dimensions as mythical as the Meteora: none other than Mount Olympus, the abode of the Greek gods. It would also be touring the lush valley of Tempi, where Jason went in search of the Golden Fleece And if not, you can always expect to see a fierce centaur-half man half horse – emerging from the dense forests of Thessaly from which they originated
In the UAE there seems to be proof of this crisis is the opening of the first theme park signature Italian sports cars. A paradise for fans of speed.
If you are a fan of Formula 1 and not miss a race for Fernando Alonso, would not you like having fun at a theme park packed with fun and attractions that have an incentive the world of motorsports. Then experience the passion of the legendary Ferrari team and know their history and culture is possible in full in the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the first theme park that just opened the flagship brand with its label and also the largest covered the world.
Located 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport and 50 minutes from Dubai, under the impressive red cover, inspired by the classic double curve of the bodywork of the Ferrari GT, which covers 20,000 m2 of the park, located a score of attractions most notably the Formula rollercoaster Rossa, which in less than five seconds to experience an acceleration to 240 km / h) and G-force simulator, which through a 62 meter tower fans vertigo can simulate what a pilot feels command of a car the Prancing Horse.
Visitors can also access all kinds of simulators, attend driving courses or visit the Ferrari museum with cars from distant times of the Italian firm. Ferrari Park also has two luxury restaurants offering cuisine from the region of Maranello, and a traditional Italian restaurant where they make pizzas at once, and shops have a good time making collection of souvenirs of the car manufacturer.
Called to be a major tourist destination, the park is part of Yas Island, a natural island with an area of 25 square kilometers, separated only by a water channel from the mainland, which in future will have two theme parks-a Warner Bros and a Water Park, several hotels, residential villas and golf courses, in addition to the Formula 1 circuit and the marina which already hosts.
Technology is a tool that has been progressing steadily. It could be that you feel something behind but the reality is that you learn to use to your advantage. The best airlines have had to implement some systems to help us keep in touch with you we like, our best customers. That’s why we sail daily for Social Networking with IM so we can answer any questions you may have and make reservations for your flights on time.
Within these technological tools that are social networks, you can accomplish much. In addition to keep the contact, you can ask and find relevant information about flights, fares, schedules, reservations etc. But best of all are the promotions. Besides all the flight information, promotions given by these means are the best and they are amazing, apart from making them a fun way.
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Lovers of literature will find in the city of Prague an indelible imprint of the writer Franz Kafka, as is evident in many corners of the inspiration that gave the city the legendary author in many of his works.
It was also the city where he was born and live in it, so you can make a short route of Kafka in Prague, which may inspire you to find your offers flights to Prague.
The Czech capital is the scene and a little star of many of the works of Kafka. But undoubtedly the first place you start to retrace the route is the home of Kafka in Prague, located at number 5 Radnice U Street, northeast of the Old Town Square where the famous astronomical clock and Tyn Cathedral.
Then continue until the Prague Castle, the site that inspired the tale Castle, and appears also in the process.
Chotek Park was for Kafka one of the most beautiful of his city, at one point described it: “birds singing, the castle with the gallery, the old trees with horses in the previous year’s foliage, the shadows. Nearby, they used to be the gardens of Belvedere gave shelter to the writer for several hours; he liked to remain in solitude.
Other sites where Kafka lived were Bbilekgasse house, where he wrote The Trial, the house she shared with her sister in the Golden Lane and Alchemy, or the Golz-Kinsky Palace, where he studied high school.
Finally, if there are places where Kafka used to spend long hours and that were important to him, are the cafes of Prague.
The café Slavia, the literary salon El Dorado or coffee Unicorn Louvre saved endearing anecdotes of the writer, and still exist.
Connoisseur’s Kafkaesque literature everywhere will also find features the stories they remember anymore, so if you really like Kafka, you should spend some time in Prague.
