<P> The monasteries of St. Stephen 's and Holy Trinity are separated from the main group , which are further to the north . Prior to the twentieth century , Holy Trinity had a very difficult approach , requiring crossing a valley and climbing through the rock outcrop to reach the building 's entrance . Provisions were placed in baskets drawn up by rope - ladders ( now with a winch ) . In present day , one can walk from Kalambaka for 3 kilometres ( 1.9 mi ) along a foot track to reach the monastery , or use a winch - operated lift . There is a road from the back side of the cliff . It is currently reached via tunnels and 130 steps of stone . The grounds include a 2 acres ( 0.81 ha ) garden at the summit . </P>
<P> The monasteries of St. Stephen 's and Holy Trinity are separated from the main group , which are further to the north . Prior to the twentieth century , Holy Trinity had a very difficult approach , requiring crossing a valley and climbing through the rock outcrop to reach the building 's entrance . Provisions were placed in baskets drawn up by rope - ladders ( now with a winch ) . In present day , one can walk from Kalambaka for 3 kilometres ( 1.9 mi ) along a foot track to reach the monastery , or use a winch - operated lift . There is a road from the back side of the cliff . It is currently reached via tunnels and 130 steps of stone . The grounds include a 2 acres ( 0.81 ha ) garden at the summit . </P>
how do you get to the monastery of the holy trinity
how do you get to the monastery of the holy trinity
crossing a valley and climbing through the rock outcrop to reach the building 's entrance
crossing a valley and climbing through the rock outcrop to reach the building 's entrance