Pyxari Explained

Pyxari
Other Name:Πυξάρι
Elevation M:523.9
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Coordinates:39.7131°N 21.6228°W
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Location:Meteora
Country:Greece
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Region:Thessaly
Region Type:Administrative region
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District:Trikala
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Settlement:Kalabaka
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Pyxari or Pixari (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Πυξάρι) is a rock in the Meteora rock formation complex of Thessaly, Greece.[3] Pyxari is located at the southwestern edge of the Meteora rock complex.

Monasteries and hermitages

The rock has cave hermitages perched on cliffs, which were formerly inhabited by Christian ascetics.

The Monastery of St. Anthony (Agiou Antoniou, Αγίου Αντωνίου) was built around the 14th century on the south side of Pyxari Rock. Only a small church has survived from the monastery (39.7122°N 21.6216°W).[4] It is located just to the east of the Monastery of Saint Gregory the Theologian.[5]

The historic Cell of Constantius (Κελί του Κωνστάντιου) (39.7142°N 21.625°W) is located to the northeast of Pyxari Rock.[4] [6]

Other hermitages or monasteries at Pyxari include:[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Μετέωρα: Ικριωματικά καταφύγια. Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης (Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών). December 2019. 2022-06-08.
  2. Web site: Way: ‪Πυξάρι‬ (629598668). OpenStreetMap. 2022-05-28. 2022-06-03.
  3. Web site: Meteora, Rock climbing. theCrag. 2016-05-11. 2022-06-03.
  4. Web site: Μετεωρικές μονές: Συμβολή στον απαιτούμενο και ευκταίο διάλογο. Σπυρίδων Βλιώρας (Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα). el. 2022-06-02.
  5. Book: Provatakis, Theocharis M.. 2006. Meteora: History of monasteries and monasticism. Athens. Michalis Toubis Publications S.A.. 960-540-095-2. 98.
  6. Web site: Node: ‪Κελί του Κωνστάντιου‬ (4382301210). OpenStreetMap. 2020-04-26. 2022-06-03.
  7. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236509417910192383/ Map of Monasteries, Meteora
  8. Web site: Node: ‪Ασκηταριά Αγίου Γρηγορίου του Θεολόγου‬ (7451770794). OpenStreetMap. 2022-05-28. 2022-06-03.