Cloisters Collection (#3)

Statue of St Peter in the Cloisters of Aix Cathedral, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Franciscan abbey with river Lech at Fussen, Bavaria, Germany

Carolingian Royal Hall, UNESCO World Heritage Lorsch cloister, Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Cloister of St. Peter and Liebfrauen church at Treves, Mosel valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Himmerod abbey, Groszlittgen, Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Franciscan abbey with river Lech, Fussen, Allgau, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Alps

St. Mang abbey and Hohes Schloss with river Lech, Fussen, Allgau, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

Cefalu, Sicily, Italy. Cloister of the Cefalu Cathedral

Monreale Cathedral, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The cloister of the Benedictine Abbey

Arnstein Monastry, Lahn valley, Obernhof, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Porto Se Cathedral Interior, Porto, Douro, Portugal

Porto Se Cathedral with Pelourinho column, Porto, Douro, Portugal

Se do Porto Cathedral, Porto, Douro, Portugal

Gargoyle on the cloisters of the 15th century Convento de Jesus (Jesus Convent) designed by the architect Diogo Boitaca in 1494

Cloisters of the 15th century Convento de Jesus (Jesus Convent) designed by the architect Diogo Boitaca in 1494. It is one of the first examples of Manueline Style in the portuguese architecture

Aerial view at the Himmerod cloister, Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

UK, Wales, Monmouthshire, Wye Valley, Tintern, Tintern Abbey

Einsiedeln Abbey Benedictine monastery, canton Schwyz, Switzerland

Basilica of the Steinfeld cloister, Eifel, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Basilica of the Steinfeld cloister, Kall, Eifel, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Two women wearing Indian style costumes and masks pose in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman wearing an Indian style costume and mask poses in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Aerial view on Ravengiersberg with St. Christophorus church, called the Hunsruck dome, Hunsruck, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

A tourist observes the columns of the cloister of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Jeronimos Monastery), Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon, Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal

The Cloisters at the Dome Cathedral, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Riga Dome Cathedral at Dusk, Old Town, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Latvia, Riga, Old Riga, Dome Cathedral, courtyard

Basilica dei Frari, San Polo, Venice, Italy

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, The Colonnade

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, The First Court, Statues of Ramesses II

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, The hypostyle portico

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple

St. Mamas Monastery, Guzelyurt, North Cyprus

Bell Tower at Bellapais Abbey, Bellapais, North Cyprus

Bellapais Abbey, Bellapais, North Cyprus

Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (Jeronimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cloisters

The cloisters of the Stavropoleos Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Portugal, Douro Litoral, Porto. The Romanesque Nave of Se Cathedral

Cloisters of the Se Catedral (Motherchurch), a Unesco World Heritage Site. Evora, Portugal

The Cloisters of the Jeronimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lisbon, Portugal

South America, Peru, Cusco, a waiter carrying a tray with a cocktail to a room in the Orient-Express Monasterio hotel, housed in a former Spanish convent (MR) (PR)

South America, Peru, Cusco, a model walks along a cloister corridor in the Orient-Express Palacio Nazarenas hotel, housed in a former Spanish convent (PR) (MR)

Venice, Veneto, Italy. The cloister of the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Venice, Convent of Sant Appolonia

Cloisters of the Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe), a Unesco World Heritage Site. Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain

Cloisters of the Convento de Santa Isabel de los Reyes founded in 1477, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Toledo, Castilla la Mancha. Spain

Europe, Spain, Burgos, Cistercian Abbey of San Pedro de Gardina, the original tomb site of the family of El Cid, mudejar cloisters

Portugal, Lisbon, Santa Maria de Belem. The gothic cloister of the Jeronimos Monastery

Micha cloister. Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tomar, Portugal (MR)

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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.