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S1 • E7 Apr 13, 2019 45mIn this episode of My Greece, Despina Vandi guides us to Meteora and Trikala. The imposing towering cliffs of Meteora comprise an impressive stone complex that captivates the visitor, and here is the second largest monastic complex in Greece, one of the most important monuments of the Orthodox Church.
Despina visits the Monastery of Agios Stefanos and the Byzantine Church of the Assumption in Kalambaka, built over 1,000 years ago on the ancient temple of Apollo. Then he goes for truffle hunting, while Vangelis Driskas cooks us two delicious truffle dishes, as well as traditional recipes with local produce.
With a modern electric car, Despina arrives in Trikala and visits the Research Center - Museum "Vasilis Tsitsani". Press releases of that time, lyrics, scores and his bouzouki are just some of the items that will unravel the life and work of the great Greek composer and lyricist.
Despina visits the Monastery of Agios Stefanos and the Byzantine Church of the Assumption in Kalambaka, built over 1,000 years ago on the ancient temple of Apollo. Then he goes for truffle hunting, while Vangelis Driskas cooks us two delicious truffle dishes, as well as traditional recipes with local produce.
With a modern electric car, Despina arrives in Trikala and visits the Research Center - Museum "Vasilis Tsitsani". Press releases of that time, lyrics, scores and his bouzouki are just some of the items that will unravel the life and work of the great Greek composer and lyricist.
