Monastery of Petra and Church of Transfiguration

Perched on the rock that gives it its name, the Monastery of Petra and its Church of the Transfiguration rise in the Agrafa highlands northwest of Katafygi village. Founded around 1550 in the Byzantine tradition, it once ranked among the five most important monasteries of Agrafa and belonged to the Stauropygian Monastery of the Transfiguration of Refuge, now lost. Its founder's identity remains uncertain, adding a layer of mystery to this protected Greek monument. The site rewards travelers seeking quiet stone, mountain air, and a tangible link to monastic life in this rugged corner of Karditsa.