The Monks of Meteora

Category: Travel Portraits

 

Photo and caption by Sydney Hembree

Inside of the Great Meteoron monastery, there is an entire room filled with the bones of the previous monks who resided here. Be on your best behavior when visiting. These skulls guard this holy site.

Location: Meteora, Greece

 

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