Meteora, Greece's gravity-defying monasteries

The video explores the Greek Orthodox monasteries of Meteora, built between the 14th and 16th centuries on towering rock pillars. Constructed using ropes, pulleys, and ladders, these monasteries provided solitude and protection. Today, six of the original 20 remain, inhabited by monks and nuns. Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its natural and artistic significance. The monasteries blend seamlessly with the landscape, appearing to defy gravity.

How were the Meteora monasteries constructed on the rock pillars?

• By building a road to the top

• With a network of ropes, pulleys, baskets, and ladders

• By carving into the rock pillars

• Using cranes and modern machinery

What was one of the main reasons for choosing the location of the Meteora monasteries?

• To be close to the sea

• To be near a trade route

• For agricultural purposes

• To provide protection from invaders

How many of the original Meteora monasteries are still inhabited today?

• Six

• Twenty

• Ten

• Fourteen

Under which two categories is Meteora listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• History and Culture

• Architecture and Religion

• Science and Technology

• Nature and Art

What does the name 'Meteora' translate to in English?

• High above the clouds

• Suspended in space

• Floating in the sky

• Rock of the heavens