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monastery

Portugal 2021

Mosteiro de V

Entering the monastery via the gate one will be welcomed by vegetation all-around. It was a real challenge walking finding your way through the thorn plants. Most parts of the…

France 2021

Monastère Tricolor

This former monastery is truly a remarkable architectural gem. Besides housing monks, the building also served several other purposes in history. Such as a weaving factory, seminary, hospital, sanatorium, preventorium…

Italy 2020

Monastero di Altari

A true landmark of the region. A beautiful monastery located on top of a hill with a wonderful view down the valley overlooking a few villages. The monastery was founded…

Portugal 2020

Selva Sagrada

The monastery was founded by anchorite monks in the 18th-century. Shortly after its completion, it suffered damage from the Great Lisbon earthquake. This earthquake followed up by a Tsunami almost…

Belgium 2019

Monastère Antoinette

A near unrealistic sight stepping into the courtyard of this abandoned monastery. Almost fully overgrown with ivy plants. The time of the season added some incredible colors to the scene.…

Italy 2019

Monastero di San B

History of this neo-Gothic styled monastery dates back to the 16th century. In the 19th century, the construction grew to its original size. From the remains inside its visible how…

Italy 2019

Thermal Bath

This spa exists since the 14th century and was constructed close to a monastery. Hidden on a tree-rich steep mountainside and surrounded by multiple waterfalls. Among the ruins there are…

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