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O Claustro Velho do convento de São Gonçalo, em Amarante, é um exemplo notável da arquitetura maneirista. Ele possui dois registos: o primeiro com arcadas de volta perfeita entre contrafortes e o segundo com uma colunata jónica. No primeiro registo, na imagem, há alas com arcaria plena, reforçada por pilares quadrangulares jónicos no exterior. As paredes interiores são de cantaria aparelhada, com o pavimento em laje de cantaria, sendo a cobertura uma abóbada de nervuras com medalhões relevados nos ângulos, representando as figuras de São Gonçalo, São Tomás, São Domingos e São Pedro Mártir. O entablamento é toscano, com vasos. No centro do claustro há uma fonte com taças sobrepostas, obra de Mateus Lopes, que se inspirou no claustro de São João de Poio, em Pontevedra.
This charming Grade I-listed 14th century Church of St Mary the Virgin is part of the Boughton Estate with Boughton House, the home of the Dukes of Buccleuch, nearby. Weekley is a little village just to the north of Kettering in Northamptonshire. The north chapel houses the grand tomb of Sir Edward Montagu, who died in 1601. Boughton House was part of his estate.
St James’ Church in the Wiltshire market town of Devizes (pop. 15,500) started life as a hospital chapel built with wood donated by King Henry III adjacent to the 13th century leprosy hospital in Southbroom. The district was so known because it was south of the defensive hedge or broom which protected the town from bandits; this tended to the poorest part of a wealthy medieval town.
The chapel was dedicated to St. James and St. Denys, but disappeared from the records after 1338. It is probable that St James’ was re-built on the site of this old chapel, given its proximity to Spitalcroft, which was the land attached to the hospital.
In 1461 the first evidence of the new building appeared in the will of William Selfe, which mentions a ‘chapelry’ on the Green. St James’ remained within the parish of Bishops Cannings which is 5 km away, rather than Devizes, but had its own registers by 1572, and its own clergy by 1683.
Most of the chapel was pulled down in 1831 to allow the building of a larger church, the current one, for the growing population. The exception was the fine perpendicular tower is the only part of the 15th century chapelry which remains. The tower bears the scars of the bombardments from Jump Hill by General Walters’ parliamentary forces in the Civil War siege of Devizes in 1643. The cannon balls were found in the tower by a worker in 1780 but subsequently lost.
Public contributions raised nearly all the cost of £1053 (over £100,000 at current value). With its new church, St James’ became a separate parish with its own vicar.
A Choir Vestry (now the Church Office) was added in the 1930s. At about the same time further changes were made, including the reordering of the sanctuary and the removal of the wooden side galleries. These had been added in the 19th century to make room for the soldiers of the Wiltshire Regiment garrison.
In 2008 major internal changes were made to make the building suitable for modern use, with the removal of pews and a wooden west gallery. This allowed a full width mezzanine gallery, giving space below for a meeting room and other facilities. The removal of organ pipes by replacement with a digital instrument gave access to the Tower Room for the first time since an organ was first installed in Victorian times. This revealed four carved stone heads, believed to be 15th century originals, and a beautiful stained glass window.
The churchyard was enlarged in 1844 at the expense of the Crammer pond, though was soon closed to new burials. The retaining wall had to be rebuilt after its collapse into the pond in 2008, allowing some improvements which support wildlife as part of the Living Churchyards project.
The church is a Grade II* listed building, as described in “An Architectural Description”. There are a number of windows and memorials of interest and the church houses the regimental chapel of the Wiltshire Regiment. These are described in “The Windows and Memorials”. A list of the successive vicars and the changes that occurring during their time can be found in “The Incumbents.”
This description contains much text from the church’s website.
The beautiful parish church of St Peter and St Paul has a 180 feet high crocketed spire that can be seen from many miles around. Little is known of the church's early history, though its first known priest became rector in 1219-20. The Grade I-listed building dates mainly from the 15th century, when it was largely rebuilt in the Perpendicular style.
Caccamo is a town and comune located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
This lovely town in Sicily is a stunning surprise, located half-way between Palermo and Cefalu, resting in the hills above the Gulf of Termini Imerese. Its most distinguishing sight is the massive castle that sits high on the rock, its bastions and walls appearing like an extension of the outcropping below it. Built in the 11th century, it is one of Sicily's most intriguing and best preserved castles. Its worth the trip to Caccamo just to see and tour it, and look out from its high crenellated summit to survey the vast landscape of rolling hills below. It was a Norman keep and a regal noble residence in the Middle Ages and ensuing periods.
Caccamo itself is shrouded in mystery. Its exact origins are unsure, though it is said that it was settled by Carthaginian soldiers who fled and sought refuge on this rocky hill above the San Leonardo and Torto rivers. The castle has been a witness to various epochs of history - including the Greeks, Byzantines, Normans and Saracens. Around town you'll see Greco-Byzantine and gothic monuments and intriguing architectural details scattered throughout the lanes. There are many beautiful overlooks to scan the undulating hills towards the sea.
Piazza Duomo is home to the town's cathedral, dedicated to St. George. It is a frenzy of high baroque that draws the eyes heavenward to the decorated barrel vault ceiling and dome. The church of San Benedetto alla Badia is also done in baroque style, but the attraction is earthly rather than heavenward - specifically, the highly decorative maiolica floor paving. It is a stunning sight.
The area is known for its agricultural products: almonds, grains, meat and cheeses, and olives. A beautiful old world craft is also still practiced here, the lovely hand-made lace is delicate and delightful.
There are festivals throughout the year, most notably a food festa dedicated to the locally made sausage in October, and the Castellana, a costumed courtly parade held every July.
O portal românico da igreja de San Andrés Apóstol, em Villamayor de Monjardín, destaca-se pela sua beleza simples e sólida, típica deste estilo arquitetónico medieval. As arquivoltas cuidadosamente delineadas em pedra e os capitéis decorados com motivos vegetais e figuras simbólicas revestem-se de particular interesse. Esta igreja é um ponto de referência para os peregrinos que percorrem o Caminho Francês de Santiago, simbolizando acolhimento espiritual e tradição ao longo da rota jacobeia.
Vista de Manarola, uma das cinco aldeias de Cinque Terre, na costa da Ligúria. As casas coloridas foram construídas sobre falésias íngremes, seguindo a estrutura medieval da vila. O pequeno porto e as embarcações tradicionais refletem a ligação histórica à pesca. A aldeia é também conhecida pela produção de vinho Sciacchetrà, documentado desde a época romana. Manarola integra o Parque Nacional de Cinque Terre e é Património Mundial da UNESCO.
The beautiful cathedral, Bishops Palace and Gardens at Wells, Somerset, England. There has been a church on this site since 700 AD with the cathedral being built 1175 AD.
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century.
In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
Tintern Abbey, Wales
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As I walked the cobbled-stone streets of old Tallinn, Estonia, I couldn’t help but notice the colorful and sometimes decorative front doors. Many were painted with multiple bright colors, some just featured wooden patterns, and others had metal work.
Tallinn has one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Northern Europe. It is a city packed with museums, towers to climb, and lots of other historic sights.
Tallinn is capital of a country that likes to boast that they are a paradox of both the ancient and the modern, owing to the fact that it’s a place you can pay for parking with your mobile phone, the country that invented Skype, yet its medieval town is the part that attracts nearly all the visitors.
The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury – commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey – is located in the English county of Gloucestershire. A former Benedictine monastery, it is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, it has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe. Tewkesbury had been a centre for worship since the 7th Century. A priory was established there in the 10th Century. The present building was started in the early 12th Century. It was unsuccessfully used as a sanctuary in the Wars of the Roses. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it became the parish church for the town. George Gilbert Scott led the Restoration of the building in the late 19th Century.
The church and churchyard within the abbey precincts include tombs and memorials to many of the aristocracy of the area.
The churchmanship of the Abbey is strongly Anglo-Catholic.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
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Aproximação à Fonte dos Mouros (Fuente de los Moros) em Villamayor de Monjardín, no Caminho Francês para Santiago. Esta fonte histórica, datada do século XII, é um dos símbolos desta aldeia navarra e um local de descanso tradicional para os peregrinos na sua jornada espiritual.
A sudden snowfall made this shot of St Mary's Church in the Wiltshire market town of Devizes (pop. 15,500) possible.
St Mary’s Church was built in the 12th century to serve the new borough of Devizes, outside the castle area, which was served by nearby St John's. All that remains of the early church is the chancel, there being nothing dateable in the rest of the church earlier than the 13th or 14th century. There were radical alterations to the church structure in the 15th century when the walls were heightened, the south porch increased to two storeys with a stair turret and windows, buttresses and roofs replaced and renewed. The west tower was built against the nave. There were changes here during the Reformation including the removal of the rood screen in 1561. The church remained largely unchanged then until the 1850s when there was a restoration, the church was repewed and a vestry built.
By the 1890s cracks were beginning to appear in the walls of the tower and these were repaired in 1897-8. The church is of dressed stone with a chancel, an aisled and clerestoried nave with a south porch and west tower. In the chancel there is a dole table, probably of the 15th century. During the Civil War lead was taken from the roof to manufacture bullets. The church, sharing a common incumbent with St John’s since its 12th Century origins, has not held regular Sunday services since 2006 although at least one weekly midweek service takes place there.
Turku Castle is a medieval building in the city of Turku in Finland. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. Turku Castle is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. It was founded in the late 13th century and stands on the banks of the Aura River.
A start was made on building the castle in about 1280. The Swedish conquerors of Finland intended it originally as a military fortress. During the next two centuries its defences were strengthened and living quarters were added. The castle served as a bastion and administrative centre in Eastland, as Finland was known during the time as a province of Sweden. The main part of the castle was extended considerably during the 16th century after Gustav Vasa had ascended the Swedish throne and his son John headed the Finnish administration following his promotion to duke.
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in West Sussex, United Kingdom. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075. I visited again on the 28th of July 2021. Had a nice walk around inside the cathedral and and around the outside too where the changing clouds made an interest back drop
One of scenic spots in Old Town is the view to Jauniela street when looking from Krāmu street. The restaurant on Jauniela 16 is called "1221".
Restaurant 1221 is probably the most photographed facade in Riga. Located in a pleasant blue medieval building, it beautifully serves traditional food.
Much of the Grade I-listed Church of St Peter in Oundle dates from the 13th century though there was a monastery here from the 8th century. The tower and spire (which was rebuilt in 1634) are surely the finest in the region. The needle spire is 210 feet high and is the highest in Northamptonshire. It is a major landmark and can be seen from many miles around. With its snail crockets and three tiers of lucarnes it is regarded as a medieval masterpiece. Simon Jenkins regards this as one of England's Thousand Best Churches.
The door from the gavit, or entrance hall, into the cathedral proper at the Monastery-Cathedral of St John the Baptist at Hovhannavank, 45 minutes drive from Yerevan.
There was a wooden church here as early as the 4th Century, but the current building consists of a 5th Century basilica on the north (not visible in this shot), and a 13th Century cathedral with gavit.
The stonecarving on the tympanum over the door is said to be of the wise and foolish virgins but these virgins have beards! Given that Christ is carrying a sickle, perhaps this is a Doom scene.
The east window in St Mary's, Amersham, featuring some unusually old glass. Originally in Lamer House, Wheathampstead, and later moved here, the piece was executed in 1630 by Abraham van Linge and his oldest brother Bernard, window painters from Emden in East Frisia (now Germany), who did the bulk of in England between the 1620s and 1640s. According to buckschurches.uk, "They painted at a time when stained glass was losing its popularity in favour of their method, the usage of vitreous enamels on glass as a blank canvas that were then fired. Lead lining is used to hold together pieces of glass."
They originally worked in France, but left as persecution of Protestants intensified around 1621. His work is visible in three Oxford college chapels.
St Mary’s Church is a Church of England parish church of the Diocese of Oxford in Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire, and a grade I listed building.
The site of St Mary's Church has had Christian associations for many centuries. Early missionary monks of St Augustine and St Birinus – the Apostle of the West Saxons – travelled via the Roman Road known as Akeman Street, converting the local population to Christianity and baptising them in the River Misbourne. A place of worship has existed on this site since around 1140. The present church dates from the 13th century with additions and extensions in the 14th and 15th centuries – the tower dates from the 15th Century.
The parish has connections with the persecution of the Lollards in the early 1500s when a group of locals known as the Amersham Martyrs were burned at the stake on the hill overlooking the old town. The Amersham Martyrs Memorial was placed on a hill overlooking the church in 1931. In 1553, Scottish reformer John Knox preached his last sermon at Amersham before going into exile to flee the wrath of Queen Mary. Despite these associations with early Protestant radicalism, the parish has a moderately High Church tradition today.
The patrons of the parish are the Drake family, the Lords of the Manor of Amersham, related to the famous naval captain Sir Francis Drake. Around 1637, Sir William Drake purchased the Borough of Amersham from the Earl of Bedford. There are numerous memorials to Drake family members in St Mary's Church. Several descendants of the Drakes have served as rector of the parish, including Rev. Edward Drake, who commissioned a major restoration of the church in 1890, and the external appearance of the church dates from this time.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
Old Town Square.
Prague is a delightful city to explore on foot with its extraordinary architecture, charming cobblestone lanes and enchanting churches, squares and buildings.
Old Town revolves around Old Town Square which is laced in history and architectural genius and remains the historic heart and the soul of the city. Many believe it is the grandest, most magnificent square in all of Eastern Europe with its intricate pathways of cobblestone streets reminiscent of medieval times and its brightly-hued pastel buildings each with a history of its own right.
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Palais de l'Isle is a castle in the centre of the Thiou canal in Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France. Built in 1132 it was the primary residence of the Lord of Annecy and later became administrative headquarters, a courthouse, a mint, and finally a jail. Today it houses a local history museum.
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century.
In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
The Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved medieval northern European trading city on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
The city developed as a significant centre of the Hanseatic League during the major period of activity of this great trading organization in the 13th-16th centuries.
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century.
In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
Gloucester Cathedral Nave Vertical iPhone Panorama seen through the eye of my latest lens, a Zeiss ExoLens Wide-Angle together with a Manfrotto tripod, Shoulderpod S1, remote, hand operated 180 degree swing, post processing in Apple 'Photos' on iMac, then Snapseed on iPad Pro.
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The east window in St Mary's, Amersham, featuring some unusually old glass. Originally in Lamer House, Wheathampstead, and later moved here, the piece was executed in 1630 by Abraham van Linge and his oldest brother Bernard, window painters from Emden in East Frisia (now Germany), who did the bulk of in England between the 1620s and 1640s. According to buckschurches.uk, "They painted at a time when stained glass was losing its popularity in favour of their method, the usage of vitreous enamels on glass as a blank canvas that were then fired. Lead lining is used to hold together pieces of glass."
They originally worked in France, but left as persecution of Protestants intensified around 1621. His work is visible in three Oxford college chapels.
St Mary’s Church is a Church of England parish church of the Diocese of Oxford in Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire, and a grade I listed building.
The site of St Mary's Church has had Christian associations for many centuries. Early missionary monks of St Augustine and St Birinus – the Apostle of the West Saxons – travelled via the Roman Road known as Akeman Street, converting the local population to Christianity and baptising them in the River Misbourne. A place of worship has existed on this site since around 1140. The present church dates from the 13th century with additions and extensions in the 14th and 15th centuries – the tower dates from the 15th Century.
The parish has connections with the persecution of the Lollards in the early 1500s when a group of locals known as the Amersham Martyrs were burned at the stake on the hill overlooking the old town. The Amersham Martyrs Memorial was placed on a hill overlooking the church in 1931. In 1553, Scottish reformer John Knox preached his last sermon at Amersham before going into exile to flee the wrath of Queen Mary. Despite these associations with early Protestant radicalism, the parish has a moderately High Church tradition today.
The patrons of the parish are the Drake family, the Lords of the Manor of Amersham, related to the famous naval captain Sir Francis Drake. Around 1637, Sir William Drake purchased the Borough of Amersham from the Earl of Bedford. There are numerous memorials to Drake family members in St Mary's Church. Several descendants of the Drakes have served as rector of the parish, including Rev. Edward Drake, who commissioned a major restoration of the church in 1890, and the external appearance of the church dates from this time.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in West Sussex, United Kingdom. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075. I visited again on the 28th of July 2021. Had a nice walk around inside the cathedral and around the outside too where the changing clouds made an interesting backdrops
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The Zhinvali Reservoir, also known as the Jinvali Reservoir, is a beautiful artificial lake in Georgia. It is located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, about 70 kilometers north of the capital Tbilisi. This reservoir is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful turquoise waters and picturesque surroundings of mountains and forests. The Zhinvali Reservoir was created in 1985 by the construction of the Zhinvali Dam on the Aragvi River. The main purpose of the dam and reservoir is to supply Tbilisi with drinking water, electricity production and irrigation. The dam is 102 meters high and is an essential part of Georgia's energy and water infrastructure. The area around the reservoir is characterized by a breathtaking landscape of green hills and high mountains. The water itself has a striking blue or turquoise hue, depending on the light and the season. In the vicinity of the lake you can spot wildlife and enjoy hiking trails that lead through the beautiful nature. On the shores of the lake lies the famous Ananuri Fortress, a historical site dating back to the 16th-17th centuries. The fortress not only offers an insight into Georgian history, but also a beautiful view of the lake. Within the Ananuri complex is a well-preserved church with impressive stone carvings and frescoes. Ananuri is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural and historical significance. It is an ideal place for photography, picnics and relaxing in nature, making it a must-see destination for travelers in Georgia.
The Ananuri Fortress is a historical complex in Georgia, located on the banks of the Zhinvali Reservoir, about 70 kilometers north of Tbilisi. One of the most visited attractions in the country, the fortress not only offers a fascinating insight into Georgian history, but also a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. The fortress dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries and served as the residence of the Aragvi Dukes, a powerful dynasty in Georgia. The complex played an important role in defending the region from invasions and wars. The complex consists of several defensive structures, such as towers, churches and walls, which were strategically placed to withstand attacks. The Church of the Savior is the most striking structure within the complex. The photo is the entrance to a church in the Ananuri fortress, richly decorated with intricate stone carvings. The portal features intricate geometric and floral patterns, typical of medieval Georgian architecture. Above the door is an image of a saint, framed in a circular medallion. Next to the saint is a snake, a symbol often associated with healing and wisdom. Angels are depicted on either side of the saint, reinforcing the spiritual significance of the whole. The relief is surrounded by intricate floral and vine motifs, symbols of life, growth and spirituality in Georgian ecclesiastical art. The craftsmanship details bear witness to the rich medieval heritage and deep religious traditions of the region. Visitors can explore the fortress for free.
Het Zhinvali-reservoir, ook wel bekend als het Jinvali-reservoir, is een prachtig kunstmatig meer in Georgië. Het bevindt zich in de regio Mtskheta-Mtianeti, ongeveer 70 kilometer ten noorden van de hoofdstad Tbilisi. Dit stuwmeer is een populaire toeristische bestemming vanwege zijn schitterende turquoise wateren en de schilderachtige omgeving van bergen en bossen. Het Zhinvali-reservoir werd in 1985 aangelegd door de bouw van de Zhinvali-dam op de rivier de Aragvi. Het belangrijkste doel van de dam en het reservoir is het leveren van drinkwater aan Tbilisi, elektriciteitsproductie en irrigatie. De dam is 102 meter hoog en vormt een essentieel onderdeel van de energie- en waterinfrastructuur van Georgië. Het gebied rond het reservoir wordt gekenmerkt door een adembenemend landschap van groene heuvels en hoge bergen. Het water zelf heeft een opvallende blauwe of turquoise tint, afhankelijk van de lichtval en het seizoen. In de buurt van het meer kun je wilde dieren spotten en genieten van wandelpaden die door de prachtige natuur lopen. Aan de oevers van het meer ligt het beroemde Ananuri-fort, een historische plek die dateert uit de 16e-17e eeuw. Het fort, dat een van de meest bezochte bezienswaardigheden van het land is, biedt niet alleen een fascinerende inkijk in de Georgische geschiedenis, maar ook een prachtig uitzicht op het omliggende landschap. Het fort diende als de residentie van de Aragvi-hertogen, een machtige dynastie in Georgië. Het complex speelde een belangrijke rol in de verdediging van de regio tegen invallen en oorlogen. Het complex bestaat uit meerdere verdedigingsstructuren, zoals torens, kerken en muren, die strategisch waren geplaatst om aanvallen te weerstaan. De Verlosserkerk -Church of the Savior is het meest opvallende bouwwerk binnen het complex. De ingang van een kerk is rijkelijk versierd met verfijnd steenhouwwerk. Het portaal toont ingewikkelde geometrische en florale patronen, kenmerkend voor de middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur. Boven de deur is een afbeelding te zien van een heilige, omlijst in een cirkelvormig medaillon. Naast de heilige is een slang te zien, een symbool dat vaak wordt geassocieerd met genezing en wijsheid. Aan beide zijden van de heilige zijn engelen afgebeeld, die de spirituele betekenis van het geheel versterken. Het reliëf wordt omringd door complexe bloem- en rankmotieven, die symbool staan voor leven, groei en spiritualiteit in de Georgische kerkelijke kunst. De ambachtelijke details getuigen van het rijke middeleeuwse erfgoed en de diepe religieuze tradities van de regio. Bezoekers kunnen het fort gratis verkennen.
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Dariali Monastery Complex is a beautiful Georgian monastery complex located in the Dariali Gorge, close to the border between Georgia and Russia. This monastery is located on the Georgian side of the famous Georgian Military Highway, in the dramatic mountain landscape of the Greater Caucasus. Near the town of Stepantsminda. Construction began in 2005 and was completed in the following years. Traditional Georgian Orthodox architecture, with stone facades, a large bell tower and golden domes. The monastery is inhabited by monks and serves as a spiritual and cultural center. The Dariali Gorge has always played a strategic role as a gateway between Russia and Georgia and was defended by fortifications since ancient times. The monastery is an impressive stop for travelers on their way to Kazbegi Stepantsminda and offers a serene atmosphere amidst the rugged nature of the Caucasus.
The Dariali Monastery Complex is located in the Dariali Valley of Georgia, at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. It is located near the border with Russia. The complex was originally built as a strategic site, both religious and defensive. The location is of historical importance due to its control over the important passage through the Caucasus, which was used for trade routes and military movements between Georgia and the areas north of the mountains. Thus, the monastery served not only as a spiritual center, but also as a fortress for protection against incursions. The Dariali Monastery Complex has a rich history, dating back to the early Middle Ages, and it remains a symbolic site for the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Het Dariali Monastery Complex is een prachtig Georgisch kloostercomplex gelegen in de Dariali-kloof, vlak bij de grens tussen Georgië en Rusland. Dit klooster ligt aan de Georgische kant van de beroemde Georgian Military Highway, in een dramatisch berglandschap van de Grote Kaukasus. Nabij de stad Stepantsminda. De bouw begon in 2005 en werd in de daaropvolgende jaren voltooid. Traditionele Georgisch-orthodoxe bouwstijl, met stenen gevels, een grote klokkentoren en gouden koepels. Het klooster wordt bewoond door monniken en fungeert als een spiritueel en cultureel centrum. De Dariali-kloof heeft altijd een strategische rol gespeeld als toegangspoort tussen Rusland en Georgië en werd al in de oudheid verdedigd door vestingwerken. Het klooster is een indrukwekkende stop voor reizigers op weg naar Kazbegi Stepantsminda en biedt een serene sfeer te midden van de ruige natuur van de Kaukasus.
The east end of the church is the earliest part though little is left of its Catholic past and much of the imagery was removed during and after the Reformation. The east window is believed to date from around 1300 and the eastern part of the chancel projecting beyond the chapels also dates from that time. A detailed description of the interior can be found at www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/northants/vol3/pp218-226.