Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
21 Geosites
Natural monuments that highlight geological processes, such as the imposing cliffs of Meteora, the gorges and river valleys.
Sites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Sites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
About 2.5 kilometers from Chaliki is the bridge of Filos. The stone bridge of Filos was built in 1600 by the livestock owner Michalakis Filos from Chaliki. It is a single-arch stone bridge, with an arch opening of 8 meters. Near the bridge are the remains of the Skala of…
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The railway line that would connect Kalambaka with Kozani began to be designed and built in 1920. With a 1928 contract between the Hellenic State and the "Belgian Commercial Company", the construction of the line from Kalambaka to Veria, via Grevena, Siatista, and Kozani, with a total length of 197…
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The church of Agia Paraskevi was built in 1792 by Georgios Hadjipetros and is located shortly after Neraidochori (Veterniko), on the road to Pyrra. It was the catholicon of the old Monastery of Tsouka, which was destroyed and only ruins survive. The monastery had a remarkable library consisting of more…
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The monastery of Dousiko (Agios Vissarionas) is located in a wonderful green area, 24 km from Trikala, and 5 km from Pyli (seat of the homonymous Municipality), and above the village of Agios Vissarionas. It is also called the monastery of the Savior of the Great Gates, due to its…
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The Byzantine church of Porta Panagia is located in the homonymous settlement of Pyli and is a three-aisled, vaulted, cross-roofed basilica. The communication between Porta Panagia (with the Byzantine name Megales Pyles) and Pyli was until recently through the arched bridge of Agios Bessarion. It was built in 1283 by…
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The Church of St. George is the oldest church in the village of Tzourtzia (Agia Paraskevi) in Aspropotamos. It was probably built in the 18th century or earlier, and was frescoed in 1790. Later, the stone bell tower was added to the church's enclosure. It is located at the western…
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