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The Sumela Monastery (Greek: ĪĪæĪ½Ī® Ī Ī±Ī½Ī±Ī³ĪÆĪ±Ļ Ī£ĪæĻ Ī¼ĪµĪ»Ī¬, MonĆ PanagĆas SoumelĆ”; Georgian: į”į£įįįįį” įįįįį”į¢įį į, Sumelas monasteri; Turkish: SĆ¼mela Manastırı) is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia, meaning "All Holy" in Greek) at MelĆ” Mountain (Turkish: KaradaÄ, which is a direct translation of the Greek name Ssou MelĆ”, "Black Mountain"[1]) within the Pontic Mountains (Turkish: Kuzey Anadolu DaÄları) range, in the MaƧka district of Trabzon Province in modern Turkey.
According to another version of decryption of the monastery complex name, it comes from Laz word sumeli which means "Trinity" in English.
Nestled in a steep cliff at an altitude of about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) facing the Altındere valley, it is a site of great historical and cultural significance, as well as a major tourist attraction within Altındere National Park. On 22 September 2015 the monastery was closed to the public for the duration of one year. During this time the monastery will be further restored, in order to qualify for the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, a geological study is being conducted on the rock face towering over the monastery due to an increase in seismic activity in the area
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.
The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.
Haghartsin Monastery in Armenia
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The Monastery Kipinas, consecrated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is located near the village Kalarites of the prefecture of Ioannina, specifically on a rapid slope above the tributary of the river Arachthos, Kalaritiotikos.
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Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park is located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the narrowest part of Thailand, which is only 15 kilometers wide, close to the border with Myanmar Burma. Khao Hin Theun Stone Park is a hilly area where many large granite stones are stacked naturally. The fact that these large rocks appear to remain balanced despite their size and weight reminds us of the delicate balance and stability in nature. It is a reminder of the forces of nature and the unique geological processes that create such formations. These formations are often the result of centuries of geological processes, including erosion, sedimentation, landslides and other forces. It's amazing how nature can create these complex structures over time. From the top of the hill you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding coastline. Just a few kilometers away, at the Singkhon checkpoint, is the border with Myanmar; a route with rich historical significance as it once served as a military trail during the late Ayutthaya period. At the summit there is also a secluded temple built between three large massive granite boulders. Essentially an open cave, this temple is a hidden gem maintained by a lone monk. This venerable monk, now 78 years old, has been living here in solitude for more than 40 years. The temple and living area are built into the large boulders. Surrounded by lush green forests, this open temple cave also offers an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility. Hiking trails are available for those who want to enjoy the natural environment. The peaceful surroundings and natural beauty make it a popular place for meditation and contemplation.
Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park, situated near Hua Hin. The park is a remarkable natural wonder where numerous colossal boulders are ingeniously stacked, creating an extraordinary and unique attraction. As you explore, you'll discover narrow pathways that meander amidst these immense rocks and boulders. The ultimate ascent to the mountain's summit is well worth the challenging journey, as the vistas that await are genuinely awe-inspiring. From this vantage point, you can behold the Gulf of Thailand in the distance and gaze upon the picturesque landscape of the Hua Hin region below. The ascent itself is an unforgettable experience. Along the way, you'll encounter strangely shaped boulders and rocks, precariously balanced atop one another, leaving you in wonderment, as if they might teeter and tumble at any moment.
Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park ligt in de provincie Prachuap Khiri Khan in in het smalste stukje van Thailand, dat slechts 15 kilometer breed is, dichtbij de grens met Myanmar (Birma). Khao Hin Theun Stone Park is een heuvelachtig gebied waar veel grote granieten stenen op natuurlijke wijze zijn gestapeld. Het feit dat deze grote rotsen in evenwicht lijken te blijven, ondanks hun omvang en gewicht, herinnert ons aan de delicate balans en stabiliteit in de natuur. Het is een herinnering aan de krachten van de natuur en de unieke geologische processen die dergelijke formaties creƫren. Deze formaties zijn vaak het resultaat van eeuwenlange geologische processen, waaronder erosie, sedimentatie, aardverschuivingen en andere krachten. Het is verbazingwekkend hoe de natuur door de tijd heen deze complexe structuren kan creƫren. Vanaf de top van de heuvel kunt u genieten van adembenemende panoramische uitzichten op de Golf van Thailand en de omliggende kustlijn. Slechts enkele kilometers verderop, bij het Singkhon-controlepunt, ligt de grens met Myanmar; een route met een rijke historische betekenis, omdat deze ooit dienst deed als militair pad tijdens de late Ayutthaya-periode. Op de top is ook een afgelegen tempel gebouwd tussen drie grote massieve granieten rotsblokken. Deze tempel, in wezen een open grot, is een verborgen juweeltje dat wordt onderhouden door een eenzame monnik. Deze eerbiedwaardige monnik, nu 78 jaar oud, verblijft hier al meer dan 40 jaar in eenzaamheid. De tempel en het woongedeelte zijn in de grote rotsblokken gebouwd. Deze open tempelgrot is omgeven door weelderige groene bossen en biedt ook de mogelijkheid om te genieten van de natuurlijke schoonheid en rust. BieJee staat bovenop de tempelgrot. De regengoten op de granieten steen dienen voor de wateropvang voor de monnik. Er zijn wandelpaden beschikbaar voor degenen die willen genieten van de natuurlijke omgeving. De rustige omgeving en de natuurlijke schoonheid maken het een populaire plek voor meditatie en contemplatie.
The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Ō³Õ„Õ²Õ”ÖÕ¤, 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 (Ō³Õ„Õ²Õ”ÖÕ¤Õ”Õ¾Õ”Õ¶Ö), 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 kilometers (25 mi) east of Leh, Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Drugpa monastic order. It was founded in 1664 by the Lama Tagsang Raschen and dedicated to King Sengge Namgyal.
The monastery has a notable high Padmasambhava statue. It also contains a valuable collection of scriptures, with title pages in silver and the text in gold letters.The monastery is also a venue for the festival of sacred dances which takes place on the 28th and 29th day of the 9th month of the Tibetan calendar every year.
The monastery comprises a number of shrines, two assembly halls (Du-Khang) and a Lama temple (Lha-Khang). The main attraction of the monastery is the one story high statue of Padmasambhava. Another big attraction is the 29 volume scripture written in silver and golden letters. The monastery holds every year the Chemrey Angchok festival of sacred dances. It takes place on the 28th and 29th day of the 9th month of the Tibetan calendar.
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 SĆ¼dwestkĆ¼ste Kretas in Griechenland. Dieses beeindruckende GebƤude im byzantinischen Stil liegt auf einem Felsvorsprung und bietet einen atemberaubenden Blick auf das Libysche Meer. Die WƤnde sind mit aufwendigen Wandmalereien geschmĆ¼ckt, die Szenen aus dem Leben Christi und der Jungfrau Maria darstellen. Im Inneren kƶnnen Besucher die zahlreichen Kapellen des Klosters erkunden und mehr Ć¼ber seine lange Geschichte erfahren. Aufgrund seiner malerischen Lage und seiner historischen Bedeutung ist das Chrysoskalitissa-Kloster ein Muss fĆ¼r jeden Kretabesucher.
Schoenthal Monastery, first mentioned in 1145, includes one of the oldest churches in Switzerland. It is considered a showpiece of Romanesque architecture. Its western faƧade 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 faƧade, 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 cantonās departments of archaeology and the preservation of historical monuments. The latter recommended using the traditional plaster made of slaked lime.
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 faƧade 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 faƧade, 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 cantonās 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.
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The monastery of Monserrat is in an amazing dramatic location. It's just a gorgeous area. This is my Monserrat mega-post, with many additional images in the comments.
The church of Panagia Pantanassa is one of the most important monuments of the first half of the 15th century.
Founder of the Catholic and the monastery was protostrator Fragopoulos John, who left monograms and inscription with the name and titles of the windows on the west, the south chapel and the circular base of the dome of the narthex. The inauguration of the monastery took place in September 1428.
Panagia Pantanassa belongs to the mixed type of Mystras, its type is basilica on the ground floor and temple complex cruciform with a dome on the floor.
Intense is the Frankish influences in the apse, with gothic arches surround lobed windows in the tall steeple where trilobal openings framed by a large ābrokenā Gothic arch, and the tall domed ceiling, accompanied by four small towers.
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Buddhist monks in the morning on the roof of Thiksey Monastery. Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Stakna is a small habitation on the banks of the River Indus a few kilometers from Leh in Ladakh. It has a monastery on a hillock which is shaped like the nose of a Tiger.
The monastery belongs to the Drukpa sect of Buddhism and was founded roughly around the 16th century.
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In the desert hills near Damascus, Marmusa is a Catholic monastery high above a Muslim land. Those steps winding up from somewhere in the bottom right corner are no fun to climb while carrying a backpack...
I arrived in Syria without a guidebook, but upon meeting some American sisters returning from a wonderful couple days spent at the monastery, I vowed it was my next stop. It's a beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, great place to be solitary if you choose to be. There are generally a few other travelers as well, all of whom are offered hospitality in the monastery. Some stay for weeks, helping with chores. One of my favorite travel experiences ever.
Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, founder of Gelugpa, in the 14th century.
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