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This is the remarkably well kept Kykko monastery in the Trodos mountains in Cyprus. Five hand-held bracketed shots were taken .7 ev apart and fused in Photomatix.
Polovragi Monastery is a convent for nuns. The monastery lies in the vicinity of the Oltet Gorge, Gorj County, Romania.
Latrun is located at a hilltop in the Latrun salient in the Ayalon Valley. The hilltop includes Latrun Trappist Monastery, Mini Israel, a park with scale models of historic buildings around Israel, The International Center for the Study of Bird Migration (ICSBM), which is adjacent to Yad La-Shiryon Memorial and Museum .Yad La-Shiryon ( The Armored Corps Memorial Site and Museum at Latrun) is Israel's official memorial site for fallen soldiers from the armored corps, as well as one of the most diverse tank museums in the world.
Rilski Manastir / Рилски манастир / Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Bulgaria
The Voroneț Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voroneţ, now a part of the town Gura Humorului. It is one of the famous painted monasteries from southern Bukovina, in Suceava County. The monastery was constructed by Stephen III of Moldavia in 1488 over a period of 3 months and 3 weeks to commemorate the victory at Battle of Vaslui. The legend of the origin of the church unites two men central to Romanian history: the founder of the monastery, Stephen III of Moldavia, and Saint Daniil the Hermit, the first abbot of the monastery. The tomb of Saint Daniil is located within the monastery. (Wikipedia)
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Thiksey Monastery or Thiksey Gonpa. Ladakh region of Jammu Kashmir, India.
Ladakh : Day 3
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The city of Alcobaça became notable after the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, decided to build a church to commemorate the Conquest of Santarém from the Moors in 1147. The church later evolved into the Monastery of Alcobaça, one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country. In the church are the tombs of Pedro I of Portugal and his murdered mistress Inês de Castro. Over the centuries this monastery played an important role in shaping Portuguese culture.
Humor Monastery located in Mănăstirea Humorului, about 5 km north of the town of Gura Humorului, Romania. It is a monastery for nuns dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary, or Theotokos. It was constructed in 1530 by Voievod Petru Rareş and his chancellor Teodor Bubuiog. The monastery was built over the foundation of a previous monastery that dated from around 1415. The Humor monastery was closed in 1786 and was not reopened until 1990.
The church has been inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites, as one of the Painted churches of Moldavia.
Sucevița Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox convent situated in the Northeastern part of Romania. It is situated near the Suceviţa River, in the village Sucevița, 18 km away from the city of Rădăuţi, Suceava County. It is located in the southern part of the historical region of Bukovina (northwestern Moldavia). It was built in 1585 by Ieremia Movilă, Gheorghe Movilă and Simion Movilă.The architecture of the church contains both Byzantine and Gothic elements, and some elements typical to other painted churches of northern Moldavia. Both interior and exterior walls are covered by mural paintings, which are of great artistic value and depict biblical episodes from the Old and New Testament. The paintings date from around 1601, which makes Sucevița one of the last monasteries to be decorated in the famous Moldavian style of exterior paintings. The interior court of the monastic ensemble is almost square (100 by 104 meters) and is surrounded by high (6 m), wide (3 m) walls. There are several other defensive structures within the ensemble, including four towers (one in each corner). Sucevița was a princely residence as well as a fortified monastery. The thick walls today shelter a museum that presents an outstanding collection of historical and art objects. The tomb covers of Ieremia and Simion Movilă – rich portraits embroidered in silver thread – together with ecclesiastical silverware, books and illuminated manuscripts, offer eloquent testimony to Sucevița's importance first as a manuscript workshop, then as a printing center.
In 2010, the monastery has been inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites, as one of the Painted churches of Moldavia.
Likir Gompa, around 62 kms to the West of the main city of Leh. The 5th king of Ladakh, Lhachen Gyalpo ordered the establishment of this monastery and thus it was established in 1065 by Lama Duwang Chosje. The monastery is of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In the times of today, Buddhist teachings and the three basic Pratimoksa disciplines are preached on the site.
Even in a World heritage Listed site life must go on ... these well shepherded goats graze on very sparse vegetation close to Al-Deir, high above the ruins of the accent city of Petra in the south of Jordan.
Pskov-Caves Monastery or The Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery or Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox male monastery, located in Pechory, Pskov Oblast in Russia, just a few kilometers from the Estonian border. Pskov-Caves Monastery is one of the rare Russian monasteries that haven't been closed at any point of their histories, even during World War II and the Soviet regime.
Monastero di Geghard, Armenia. Posto magnifico, con secoli di storia a guardarti dall'alto, a porti delle domande. E con la paziente attesa dell'uomo che prega a rispondere loro.
Gehard Monastery, Armenia. An amazing place, with centuries watching at you from above, from its walls. Asking you questions. And the praying man patient waiting, there to answer them.
Haghartsin Monastery in Armenia
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The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave". The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank (Գեղարդավանք), meaning "the Monastery of the Spear", originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat river gorge, and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing. Some of the churches within the monastery complex are entirely dug out of the cliff rocks, others are little more than caves, while others are elaborate structures, with both architecturally complex walled sections and rooms deep inside the cliff. The combination, together with numerous engraved and free-standing khachkars is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia.
The monastery was built to thank the Virgin Mary for the Portuguese victory over the Castilians in the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, fulfilling a promise of King John I of Portugal.
Chemrey Monastery or Chemrey Gompa is a 1664 Buddhist monastery, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Leh.
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Hancu Monastery was built in 1678. It is a Russian Orthodox building. During the Soviet era the monastery was closed. It was opened and restored after 1990.
The Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is an impressive 17th century structure located on the southwest coast of Crete in Greece. This stunning Byzantine-style building is situated atop a rocky outcropping, offering breathtaking views of the Libyan Sea. Its walls are adorned with intricate murals, depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Inside, visitors can explore the monastery's many chapels and learn about its rich history. With its picturesque location and historical significance, the Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is a must-see when visiting Crete.
Das Chrysoskalitissa-Kloster ist ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk aus dem 17. Jahrhundert an der Südwestküste Kretas in Griechenland. Dieses beeindruckende Gebäude im byzantinischen Stil liegt auf einem Felsvorsprung und bietet einen atemberaubenden Blick auf das Libysche Meer. Die Wände sind mit aufwendigen Wandmalereien geschmückt, die Szenen aus dem Leben Christi und der Jungfrau Maria darstellen. Im Inneren können Besucher die zahlreichen Kapellen des Klosters erkunden und mehr über seine lange Geschichte erfahren. Aufgrund seiner malerischen Lage und seiner historischen Bedeutung ist das Chrysoskalitissa-Kloster ein Muss für jeden Kretabesucher.
Located in Thikse village, this monastery is about 15kms from Leh. The Thiksay monastery is from the largest in central Ladakh and has a total of 12 storeys.
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery in Meteora, Greece. It is located opposite of the Great Meteoron Monastery and it was founded in the mid 14th century by the exercitant Hosios Varlaam.
I took this picture from the top of a monolithic rock right in front of the Varlaam monastery. I initially tried to take a pic from the sloping side of the top of the rock, which was covered in wet moss (it was drizzling) and ends with ~50m fall, to have a more frontal view of the monastery, but as one foot skidded (I was unfortunately wearing sleek sole sailing shoes) while trying to find a "safe" position, I decided that it was too much risk for a photo and retreated to a maybe less scenic position on top. Hope the result is still pleasant.
Handheld 3 exposures digitally blended, with a UV filter to get rid of some haze.
Schoenthal Monastery, first mentioned in 1145, includes one of the oldest churches in Switzerland. It is considered a showpiece of Romanesque architecture. Its western façade features ashlar masonry, a portal with a depiction of a lamb carrying a cross, and an arch supported by a lion baring its teeth on one side, and by a man on the other. The inscription on the arch reads: HIC EST RODO.
Of the murals on the inside of the church, a depiction of St. Christopher has been preserved above the gateway to the cloister dating from about 1310/20. Behind the eastern façade, fragments can be seen of an angel swinging a censer; these date from around 1430. The bell in the steeple was cast in Aarau in the 15th century. The deconsecrated monastery was used for various commercial purposes over a period of 500 years. As of 1986, the new owner had extensive renovations carried out in collaboration with the canton’s departments of archaeology and the preservation of historical monuments. The latter recommended using the traditional plaster made of slaked lime.
This is the central courtyard of the Montserrat Monastery located halfway up a mountain in Catalonia, Spain.
The mountain range is very beautiful and is great if you love hiking.
GER.: Die Kloster (Abtei) Kuppel Weltenburg bei Kelheim in Bayern. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Weltenburg
ENG.: The monastery (Abbey) dome Weltenburg Kelheim in Bavaria. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weltenburg_Abbey
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Buddhist monks in the morning on the roof of Thiksey Monastery. Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Ladakh : Day 4
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