Photography: Frits Meyst
Text: Jillian Macdonald

Even though not everyone is to rise before the morning sun, the ancient bells from the monasteries of Meteora, Greece, continue to echo amongst the rocks, calling to prayer those who give themselves to an age old commitment of religious following. But the bells also ring throughout the day for those who come to stroll through the villages, wander through hillside forests or tackle the stone steps up to visit these historic places of worship. For the truly adventurous, others come to scale a vertical cliff or two with some of the world's best climbers who flock to Meteora for international competition.

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