Roussanou Monastery, Meteora

Roussanou dates to the 16th century (and possibly to the 14th) and is probably named for the 1st hermit monk to settle at the site. This place is still called a monastery for historical reasons, but today it is a convent.
The current buildings are said to be built on older ruins of what appears to be a church. The monastery is informally known as St Barbara's as her remains are here.
The 1st picture looks at the buildings upon their rock. The 2nd I call balcony in the clouds. The 3rd picture is a large meeting room adjacent to the church where no photos were permitted.
The 4th picture is in that great room and is an artist's map of the monasteries of Meteora. The 5th picture is in the same room, and I call it icon with incense.
The last picture is a look over the side to lower buildings and a bit of the mountain when the clouds lifted a bit.Читать далее