Monasteries Collection (#33)

Mosaic showing Jesus Christ washing the feet of Peter, in the Monastery of Hosios Lucas, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Greece, Europe

Mosaic in the apse, Monastery of Hosios Lucas, Platytera, Greece, Europe

Small medieval monastery, Skiros village, Sporades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Panormitis monastery, island of Symi, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe

Interior frescoes on church wall in the Monastery of St. John, at Chora, on Patmos, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

St. Mang Monastery and Basilica reflected in the river Lech, Fussen, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, Europe

Mont Saint Michel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manche, Normandy, France, Europe

Reflection in water in the early morning of Mont St. Michel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manche, Normandy, France, Europe

Painted monastery of Voronet, Moldavia and Southern Bukovina, Romania, Europe

Namaesti monastery church, built into the rock, Namaesti, near Campulung Muscel, Wallachia, Romania, Europe

Nativity church in courtyard of Rila monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Samokov Gate of Rila monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Tower of Holy Archangel and Michael Church dating from 1861, Dryanovo Monastery, Dryanovo, Bulgaria, Europe

Religious frescoes painted on cloisters ceiling, Rila Monastery, Bulgaria, Europe

Bachkovo monastery, Bulgaria, Europe

Main church, Rila monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulgaria, Europe

Christian monastery church, Gabriel Wuken, Mount Workamba, Tambien, Tigre provice, Ethiopia, Africa

Yemrehanna Krestos (Inrahanna Kristos) monastery, northeast Lalibela, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Yemrehanna Krestos (Yemrehanna Kristos) monastery, northeast Lalibela, Tigre Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Church interior, Kebran Gabriel monastery, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

Interior, Kebran Gabriel monastery, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

Aerial view over St. Catherines Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, Sinai, North Africa, Africa

Tourists, St. Catherines Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

St. Catherines Monastery below a rocky hill, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Exterior of the monastery Na Slovanech (Emauzy), Nove Mesto, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Strahov monastery church, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Byzantine monastery which became a castle in the 11th century AD, rebuilt by Lusignans in 1228, at St. Hilarion, North Cyprus, Europe

Iconostasis with goldwork and paintings in former monastery of Apostolos Varnavas, St. Barnabas, in North Cyprus, Europe

Frescoes in Byzantine tradition in Greek Orthodox monastery, Kykko Monastery, Marathasa, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, Europe

View from the city walls of the Franciscan monastery, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Harbour area, and 15th century Renaissance Franciscan monastery, Hvar Island, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Tower of the Franciscan monastery from the city wall, Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Benedictine Monastery, Mljet Island architecture, St. Marys Island, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Benedictine Monastery, St. Marys Island, Mljet Island, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Franciscan monastery, Hvar Town, Hvar Island, Dalmatia, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Monastery tower, Trogir, Croatia, Europe

Female Lamasery, Tagong Grasslands, Sichuan, China, Asia

Pilgrims at female Lamasery, Tagong Grasslands, Sichuan, China, Asia

Monk and golden tower, Xiahe monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, China, Asia

Monks walking, Xiahe monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, China, Asia

Early morning, Xiahe monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, China, Asia

Spinning prayer wheels, Xiahe monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, China, Asia

Monastery and prayer flags, Litang, Sichuan, China, Asia

Entrance to monastery, Zhongdian, Shangri-La County, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Walking outside Female Lamasery, Tagong Grasslands, Sichuan, China, Asia

Pilgrims spin prayer wheels outside a monastery in the Bharkor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Fisheye view from the roof into the main assembly hall, Drepung monastery, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Meru Nyingba monastery, Bharkor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, 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.