The peninsula in northern Greece is no stranger to non-Greeks: of the 20 monasteries, one is Russian, one is Bulgarian and one is Serbian, and the presence of monks from other nations is not unusual.

The medieval monastery clings almost impossibly to sheer cliffs high above the shimmering turquoise of the Aegean Sea.

The Monastery of Simonos Petra clings almost impossibly to a sheer cliff above the Aegean Sea in northern Greece.

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This walled medieval village is full of half-timbered and charming stone buildings, with winding streets and cobblestoned ...

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The capital is situated on the slopes of Monte Titano, and is known for its medieval walled-town. This old town has narrow cobblestone streets and is ideal for history buffs. Visitors can also see ...

It’s part of a new 10-story complex that also includes an office space with rooftop gardens, a gym — which features a rock-climbing wall ... the remnants of a Medieval cloister, a hammam ...