Images and information on a selection of monasteries from medieval to modern in Europe and Asia, provided by Great Buildings Online.
Illustrated history and visitor information for the famous Italian monastery founded by St. Benedict. Bombed in 1944, it has been rebuilt to its former plan.
An illustrated history and description of this ancient monastery in the Sinai desert, built 527-565, from Tour Egypt.
An illustrated history and description by Milos Wimmer of this early Gothic church and monastery, from City of Plzen. The cloisters and chapter house survive.
An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia explaining the history, layout and function of monasteries. Expandable thumbnail image of the plan of Durham Cathedral Priory, UK.
Histories and visitor information for this remarkable cluster of early monasteries from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, via sensitive map or list.
Photographs, drawing made in 1669, history and description by art historian Chris Henige from his site Aedificium. Misericords, stained glass.
A guided tour of this flourishing ecclesiastical community by Macedonian Heritage, including an illustrated description of its architecture, with bibliography.
The Romanian churches of Humor, Moldovita, Voronet feature completely frescoed walls inside and out. Brief historical perspective and illustrated descriptions of each site.
A lengthy overview of the origins and development of monasticism in Bulgaria, with illustrated features on several monasteries, from Bulgaria.com.
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