Religious Places

The Rila Monastery is located in 1147 meters altitude in the middle of the fragrant coniferous forests of Rila Mountain. The monastery is a compl… Read the rest

Church of Our Lady with Its tower, at 115.6 metres (379 ft) in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork towe… Read the rest

Rievaulx Abbey was founded in 1132 and at one time housed over 140 monks. The monks were inspired by Saint Aelred to work hard in transforming the Abb… Read the rest

The ancient Kremlin of Suzdal is the place that gave rise to the city. The central street of the city leads there. Even from afar you can see its whit… Read the rest

Among the religious buildings to discover in Gallipoli the most important is the Cathedral of Saint Agata. Built from 1629, it is situated near the ce… Read the rest

The Tihany Abbey is a Benedictine monastery established at Tihany in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1055.Overlooking Lake Balaton and the surrounding towns… Read the rest

The Church and Benedictine Monastery on St Mary’s island on Mljet are among the oldest church complexes in the Adriatic. The history of the Church… Read the rest

In 1007 the Monastery of San Benedetto in Polirone was founded, a monastery connected with the abbeys of Cluny and Montecassino. But above all, it was… Read the rest

Nestled in the countryside around Pavia, a few kilometers from the city center, you will find before your eyes one of the greatest Italian masterpiece… Read the rest

Fanjingshan, China’s newest UNESCO World Heritage site, is worth the climb. A sacred Buddhist site (48 temples once stood on the mountain), Fanjingsha… Read the rest