Monasteries Collection (#30)

The ruins of the Takht-I-Bhai monastery from the Gandhara period, in northwest Pakistan, Asia

Yaks in the snow outside Tengboche monastery in the Everest region of Nepal, Asia

Prayer flags on Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Moraca Monastery, founded in 1252, and Svetigora (Holy Mountain) waterfall, Montenegro, Europe

Statue of Avalokitesvara, 20m tall, in Buddhist monastery, Gandan Monastery, Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar), Tov, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Exterior of white stupa (pagoda) and monastery building, Shankh Buddhist monastery, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Exterior wall with 108 stupas at Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Karakorum, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia

Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Karakorum, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia

Detail of decorated knob of gate decorated with lions head, leading to main temple of Erdeni Dzu monastery at Karakorum, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Stupas at the Erdeni Dzu Monastery at Karakorum, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

The Guest Palace, the sole building in pure Tibetan style, to house Dalai Lamas representatives at Erdeni Dzu Monastery, Karakorum, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Bernardine church and monastery with a woman standing in the gateway, Vilnius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Statue of Adam Mickiewicz with Bernardine church and monastery in the background, Vilnius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Interior of Bernardine church and monastery, Vilnius, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Bernardine church and monastery with monks standing by the door, Vilnius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Sculpture in front of the Bernardine Church and Monastery, Vilnius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Church of Bernardino Bernadine monastery, a 16th century Gothic building, and memorial monument, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vilnius, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Morning service in Hatto (Dharma Hall), Elheiji Zen Monastery, Japan, Asia

Procession to the Jordan River with scout band at the front and St. John the Baptist monastery in background, Christian Orthodox ceremony at Epiphany, Qasr el Yahud, Israel, Middle East

Interior of the Certosa, Calci, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Exterior of the Certosa, Calci, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Doorway with trailing geraniums, Abbey di Monte Maria, near Burgusio, Reschen Pass, Western Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Abbey di Monte Maria, near Burgusio, Reschen Pass, Western Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Refectory at the Benedictine Monastery famous for frescoes in cloisters depicting the life of St. Benedict, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Benedictine Monastery famous for frescoes in cloisters depicting the life of St. Benedict, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Entrance gatehouse at the Benedictine Monastery famous for frescoes in cloisters depicting the life of St. Benedict, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Entrance gate house, at the Benedictine Monastery famous for frescoes in cloisters depicting the life of St. Benedict, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The cloisters, dating from 1174, at the Benedictine monastery, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

View from the cloisters, Certosa di Pesio, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Mar Behnam Monastery, Iraq, Middle East

Chortens, Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Monks at Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Monk at Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Chorten, Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Matho gompa (monastery) and Stok-Kangri massif, Ladakh, Indian Himalaya, India, Asia

Buddhist monk walking past Hemis gompa (monastery), Hemis, Ladakh, Indian Himalaya, India, Asia

Door, Hemis gompa (monastery), Hemis, Ladakh, Indian Himalaya, India, Asia

Close up of a monk dancing in full traditional costume in monastery courtyard, Hemis Festival, Hemis, Ladakh, India, Asia

Procession in monastery courtyard with monk musicians wearing masks blowing traditional horns, Hemis Festival, Hemis, Ladakh, India, Asia

View from above of monastery courtyard with monks in traditional costumes dancing, Hemis Festival, Hemis, Ladakh, India, Asia

Backlit view of Kee Gompa monastery complex from above, with Spiti valley and snowy mountains beyond, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Entrance gate and main building, Kee Gompa, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Courtyard of the monastery of Likir, Ladakh, India, Asia

Group of monks dancing in the monastery courtyard rehearsing for Hemis festival, Hemis, Ladakh, India, Asia

Tikse Monastery, Ladakh, India, Asia

Lamayuru monastery and village, Ladakh, India, Asia

Likker (Likir) monastery, Indus Valley, Ladakh, India, Asia

Thikse monastery, Indus Valley, Ladakh, India, asia

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Monasteries, scattered across the globe, hold within their ancient walls a wealth of history and spirituality. From the Vlacherna Monastery in Kanoni, Corfu, nestled amidst the picturesque Ionian Islands of Greece to the serene Saint Brigid of Ireland's sanctuary, these sanctuaries offer solace and reflection. Venturing further eastward, one can witness the awe-inspiring North side of Mount Everest from Rongbuk monastery in the Himalayas. Here, surrounded by towering peaks and breathtaking vistas, monks find tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. In Scotland's Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre lies The Stupa—a symbol of enlightenment—adorned with intricate Wheel of Life wall art that depicts life's eternal cycle. This sacred place serves as a haven for those seeking spiritual growth. As dawn breaks over Greece's Holy Trinity Monastery atop its rocky perch—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the golden rays illuminate its timeless beauty. A stone stairway on Skellig Michael Island off County Kerry in Ireland leads visitors to an ethereal realm where solitude meets divinity. The Monastery of St. , housing Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating back to the 5th century, stands as a testament to centuries-old wisdom preserved within its hallowed halls. Meanwhile, Naples' Certosa di San Martino against Mount Vesuvius forms an enchanting cityscape—an Italian masterpiece blending architecture and natural wonders. At Aghiou Pavlou monastery—another UNESCO World Heritage Site—an iconic image of St. Luke captivates all who visit this Greek treasure trove steeped in religious significance. And at Paleokastritsa Monastery in Corfu, a resident monk welcomes seekers at the chapel door into a world brimming with devotion and serenity. Lastly but not least is Montserrat—a mountainous retreat near Barcelona—where pilgrims flock to experience divine grace amid breathtaking landscapes.