Roussanou Monastery, Meteora 
Roussanou Monastery is one of the six monasteries perched atop the rocky peaks of the Meteora in Thessaly, Greece.
Roussanou was founded in the 13th century and now functions as a convent for nuns. The site includes an octagonal-domed church and pleasant courtyard.
Roussanou is now relatively accessible, thanks to its new bridge.
Quick Facts
| Location: | The Meteora, Thessaly, Greece |
| Phone: | No phone |
| Hours: | Daily 9am-1pm and 3-6pm |
| Cost: | 2€ |
Related Travel Resources
- Overnight Tour to Meteora (from Athens)
- Three Day Tour to Delphi and Meteora (from Athens)
- Seven Day Grand Tour of Greece (from Athens)
If you want to hire a private guide, speak to the concierge at your hotel, or contact the Association of Official Guides in Athens (tel. 210/322-9705). Expect to pay from 100€ for a 5-hour tour.
The busiest tourist season at Meteora is between May and September. The mountain range to the east and north of Meteora experiences baking heat in summer and severe cold in winter with heavy snowfalls. Summer is the driest time. Storms occur year round, especially at higher altitudes.
Most visitors to Meteora stay in Kalambaka or Kastraki, the two closest villages to Meteora.
More Information
- Meteora – UNESCO World Heritage
- Meteora Map - MeteoraKalambaka.com
- The Wonder That is Meteora - Meteora-Greece.info
- Meteora: Monasteries – Greece Travel
- Clifftop Monasteries of Meteora, Greece – Adventures Great and Small
- Meteora: Greece's Spiritual Pinnacles - Travel with a Challenge
- Land in the Clouds: Greece's Meteora Monasteries - Go World Travel
