The most dramatically isolated monastery in Meteora sits atop a tall, thin pinnacle that stands apart from the main cluster of rocks. To reach it you must descend a long staircase into the ravine between the rocks, cross a small bridge, and then climb 140 steep steps cut directly into the cliff face. The effort is significant, but the views from the top — across the Thessaly plain and back toward the other monasteries — are unmatched.
The Holy Trinity was founded in the early 15th century and has been in continuous use since. Its church contains frescoes from the 17th century, and the monastery museum holds a small collection of religious manuscripts and icons. Because the approach is more demanding than at the other monasteries, it tends to attract the more committed visitors, and the atmosphere is notably quieter and more contemplative.