The town of Kalambaka (Καλαμπάκα), Greece

Kalambaka, also known as Kalabaka or Kalampaka, is a town and municipality located in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. This town is famous worldwide because of the legendary monasteries built atop Meteora rocks, located near the eastern and northern parts of the settlement. Kalambaka has a rich history and significant monuments. The town was built on the site of the ancient city of Aiginion (Eginion) during the 4th century BC. During the 10th century, it was known as Stagi and had become a significant center of the Byzantine Empire. The town's oldest and most famous church, built in the 10th century, is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
It contains relics of an ancient Greek temple from the same period. The church is northeast of the town, at the base of a large rock called Agia. It is a must-see monument in Kalambaka because of its age, precious Byzantine frescoes from the 11th and 16th centuries, and the ancient marble visible on the outside walls.
Kalambaka offers a unique experience for tourists visiting Meteora, with various accommodations, including hotels, restaurants, bars, traditional taverns, and gift shops. The bustling main square is a hub of activity in the evenings, providing a lively atmosphere for travellers. The town's old picturesque district, with its narrow cobble-stoned streets and traditional houses, some built right next to the rocks, is a charming sight. Embark on a walking tour of the old town with a local guide to uncover the area's unique beauty and history. The Museum of Meteora Natural History and Mushroom Museum, just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Kalambaka, is a convenient stop for those interested in the natural history of the region and beyond.
Moreover, Kalambaka is renowned for its rich tradition of producing exquisite handmade wood-carved objects and religious icons crafted by local artists who also paint them. Explore the local variety of embroideries, the leather sandals shops, and the local souvenir shops. The town's proximity to the monasteries, just 2 km away, makes it an ideal base for those wishing to visit these legendary sites. While there are 27 monasteries in the region, only six are still in operation and open to the public. Whether you choose to see them by bus, foot or car, these monasteries are a sight to behold. While Kalambaka is primarily known for its incredible setting beneath the astounding Meteora pinnacles, it also offers a tranquil retreat for visitors to relax and reflect.
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[Traveler_Greg]

Wonderful video and excellent music. Beautiful town. Greetings dear friends and thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend. 👍22

[TVJourneys]

Kalambaka looks like a really beautiful place. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing! Have a good weekend my friend 👍👌☺💕

[MihaelaClaudiaPuscas]

🔔🎁👍 Glad to be here!
So happy I 'discovered' you! I adore your content! fantastic destinations!

[JRMVlogsChannel]

Nice tour of the place. Really like your captions, a great way to include many interesting facts. The outdoor market looks fun.

[naturearts_channel]

Kalambaka looks so beautiful with a lot of interesting streets and architecture! It's cool that some of the buildings are so close to the rocks. Lovely video from this town my friend!

[europaacompanada]

What a beautiful place!, it is amazing and the footage is very nice. Like and greetings!

[MyTravelChannel-RO]

*_It's a great pleasure to watch an interesting video with perfect music! Thank you for such a beautiful virtual tour and for the opportunity to see the beauty of the places you are visiting, which you share with us :)! What a beautiful place to visit, and you captured everything perfectly! I truly enjoyed watching every minute! Have a great day! I watched it in full. Like👍🏻20. Friendly greetings!_*

[tv-beautifulkorea]

Is it because of Corona 19?
The street is quiet.
54 seconds traveler goes to the hotel.
Nice rock formations behind the coolness of the fountain.
1 minute 25 seconds the church is beautiful.
Mosque after 1 minute and 40 seconds motor cycle
A woman who passed by in front of the restaurant in a cool 2 minutes 21 seconds looked at me. ^^
Man holding cleaning tools in hand 3 minutes 35 seconds. I saw a woman with sunglasses passing by. The woman saw the man. ^^
3 minutes 51 seconds Blue eyes drawn on a hanging wallet, is it blue to chase evil in Greece?
Wow 4 min 8 sec ... Goat head?
Thanks for your friend's great video.#32

[ShipsYouShouldKnow]

You have captured some great footage of Kalambaka. Thanks for showing us around, it's a well-done video. Thumbs up from me!

[VideoProduction-IT]

Beautiful video my friend! Wonderful shots! 👍 Have a nice weekend

[EpicRV]

Just found your channel and love this video. I visited Kalambaka back in the late 1970's and would love to go back. Thanks for sharing!

[wind-up_team]

Excellent video, my sincere congratulations!

[rhythmrighters]

Lovely architecture and exposed rock! Subbed

[jecrischannel]

very informative and very wonderful place. rich in culture and traditions

[TanyaDelaVida]

Hi! Beautiful footage my friend. Lk 27+ full view. Let succeed together.

[nayabnasir]

Really more, more & More Beautiful hill area with all community services, best transport system & there's people's more cooperative & friendly atmosphere invites to visit immediately but due to some appoligies stopped me to go there. So I pray to GOD for go there for satisfaction of my spiritual struggles...

[apostolischatziioannou]

i come from kalambaka people visit this town!!