Cloisters Collection (#20)

Ornate Norman cloister - Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily
A superb photograph of the Norman Cloister at the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily. The Cathedral is one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture in the world

New Palace Yard
Cloisters surrounding New Palace Yard in the rebuilt Houses of Parliament

Christs Hospital
The building of Christs Hospital School at Newgate - the buildings rebuilt with the assistance of Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor

Vatican Palace / Rome / C17
The Papal Palace and grounds of the Vatican, showing the new gateway built in 1618, the Library, the Old and New Palaces, courtyards and long passageway. Date: 17th century

Ivanhoe / Rebecca / Master
Rebecca before the Grand Master

Ivanhoe / Rebecca / Templar
Rebecca and the Templar

Westminster Abbey / 1880
The inner cloisters

Cloisters, Iona Abbey, Isle of Iona, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso) dating from the 11th century, Convent of the Capuchins, beside the Cathedral, Amalfi, Costiera Amalfitana, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy

Thoronet Abbey cloister, Thoronet, Var, Provence, France, Europe

Ganagobie Monastery cloister, Ganagohie, Alpes de Haute Provence, France, Europe

Cloister, Canterbury Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior of cloisters and monks lavatorium with fan vaulting, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The cloisters, Leon Cathedral, Leon, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

Abbey, Arles-sur-Tech, Vallespir, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Cloister of Le Couvent des Augustins, dating from the 14th century, Augustins Museum, Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Cloister from the 13th century, San Giovanni in Laterano Basilica, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Benedictine monastery dating from the 17th century, Samos, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Ste. -Marie Cloisters at the abbey of Fontevraud, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe
Ste.-Marie Cloisters at the abbey of Fontevraud, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

A 14th century mural in Catholic cloister, Olomouc, North Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

Cloisters and monks rooms, Sinaia Monastery, founded in 1695, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Frescoes in cloisters, Kykkos Monastery, Cyprus, Europe

Monks in Keur Moussa Abbey cloister, Keur Moussa, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Monk in Keur Moussa abbey cloister, Keur Moussa, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Notre-Dame de Senanque Abbey cloister, Gordes, Vaucluse, France, Europe

Cloister, Dubrovnik
One monk reads while another draws water from the well in the cloisters of the monastery of San Francesco at Ragusa (now Dubrovnik) Croatia

Oxford / Magdalen / Cloister
Oxford: Magdalen College the cloisters Date: 1903

Sicily / Monreale 1911
Monreale, Sicily: the cloisters

Wine of the Cloisters
German monks entertain a visitor with the wine of the cloister, while one of their number accompanies the revelry on the lute

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The captivating beauty of cloisters transcends time and borders, enchanting all who wander through their hallowed halls. From the majestic Patio de los Arrayanes and Comares Tower in the Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the intricate fan vaulting adorning the interior of Gloucester Cathedral's cloisters, these architectural marvels leave visitors in awe. Journey to Iona Abbey on the Isle of Iona in Scotland, where finely carved capitals grace its cloisters, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. The Cloisters at New College in Winchester transport us back to 1928 with an enchanting engraving depicting a place steeped in history and learning. Travel across continents to Portugal's Douro Litoral region and discover Se Cathedral's 18th-century cloisters, a testament to Portugal's rich cultural heritage. In Germany's Maulbronn Monastery, designated as a UNESCO site itself, experience tranquility amidst its tower and cloisters that have witnessed centuries unfold. Closer to home lies Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucestershire; its late 14th-century cloisters exude an ethereal charm that transports visitors into another era. Step into Lacock Abbey's Cloisters captured beautifully in black and white photography - an image frozen in time yet brimming with stories waiting to be told. However, not all stories are filled with serenity. Adolf Hitler himself once sketched ruins of Messines' Cloisters during World War I - a stark reminder of how conflict can mar even the most sacred spaces. Yet hope prevails as we explore Burrishoole Abbey near Newport or Canterbury Cathedral from within their tranquil cloistered havens. Whether it be admiring intricate carvings or finding solace within their peaceful embrace, these glimpses into various cloistered wonders remind us why they continue to captivate our imagination throughout history.