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Monasteries of Greece |
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No traveler to Greece can fail to be enraptured by the monasteries, which are often built along sheer rock walls, that crown and often transform the primal landscapes. The monasteries of the Meteora region in northern mainland Greece are like the famed aeries of Tibetan Buddhism, seemingly sprouted from stone on impossible promontories. Also, like their Himalayan counterparts, the more spectacularly-sited Greek hermitages have become prized tourist destinations and their occupants summertime tour guides. In this coffee table book by photojournalist Chris Hellier, the world-famous spots such as the Roussanou Monastery are given their due treatment with splendid photographs. As a bonus, the author also writes authoritatively about the Eastern Orthodox Church, its history, and its powerful hold on the people of these mountainous, remote areas.
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