scenic viewpoint
Meteora Viewpoint
A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
Rízoma is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vasilikí, 46km from Katara Pass.
Rízoma is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 790, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rízoma sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rízoma to your route.
Rizoma (Greek: Ρίζωμα, before 1927: Σκλάταινα - Sklataina) is a village in the Trikala regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. In the 2021 census it reported 790 residents. It lies at 160 meters above sea level, 12 km north of the city of Trikala. It has an agricultural economy with tobacco being the main product.
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village is the seat of the Paralithaioi municipal unit and it is inhabited by Karagounides, the most commonly used name for the residents of the Thessalian plain. According to local legend this name was given to them by Alexander the Great when he passed through the region in 335 BC on his way to Thebes. A more likely etymology, based on the prevalence of Slavic toponyms in the area, would be from slatina, meaning "marsh", with the /k/ added to break up the /sl/ consonant cluster, which is not native to the Greek language. See Σκλάβος
The most prominent figure that was born there was the priest-monk Saint Theophilus (mid-16th century) who is recorded as the founder of the Saint Stephen Monastery in Meteora.
To the north of the town, there is a low hill called Tzougza, where trenches dug in WW2 can still be seen.
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Rízoma is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.6643 latitude, 21.7354 longitude.
Rízoma has a population of approximately 790 people, making it a town in Greece.
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scenic viewpoint
A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.
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scenic viewpoint
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mountain pass
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scenic viewpoint
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