The Meteora Monasteries, located in Thessaly, Greece, were built in the 14th century by Monks who tried to escape political and religious wars and conflicts between the surrounding kingdoms, and sought peace on the rocky pillars where they constructed many monasteries over time. The largest and most prominent one is called 'Meteoron' and was founded by a monk who travelled from Mount Athos.

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