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The Sunset rock allows for unobstructed views over the Meteora valley. You can also see four monasteries on your right-hand side with picture-perfect Roussanou situated the closest.

Also unofficially named Sunrise Rock, it is a perfect location for photographing Meteora at sunrise. Luckily you will find this wonderful Meteora photo spot less busy at sunrise than at sunset. Yet make sure to arrive during the blue hour to take advantage of photographing the awakening valley in a different mood.

Holly Trinity is one of the monasteries to receive the first rays of sun in the morning, thus sunrise is a perfect time to photograph it. Nonetheless, don’t ignore the backlight of the evening, as it gives a mysterious silhouette to the rock formation and monastery atop.

From here you have a straight view toward the entrance of the Roussanou monastery with fascinating towering rocks in the background. St. Nickolaos Anapaufas monastery also appears on the far-right-hand side. If you are not afraid of scrambling uneven ground, you can even hike a few meters up above the main road to get an elevated view over the valley.

You might also find yourself experimenting with different angles and some cool shots of the rocks alone. Since you are already there, notice that the Varlaam monastery behind can also be captured from a few nice angles.