Two new books explore monastery life: One is a gruesome nonfiction account of a tragedy at an Algerian monastery; the other is a personal, soul-searching memoir of an author's monthlong retreat among ...
Known as Paraggina, this historic seaside compound includes the main house, a one-story annex staff quarters, a private park overlooking scenic Portofino—and some intriguing literary history. “It is ...
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From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works
The imposing, restored tower of Panachrantou Monastery has been transformed into “Art Reliquary – a gallery devoted to ...
Archaeological structures and artifacts from the 14th-17th century AD have been discovered during the last days of the excavations of the late medieval monastery St. Iliya (St. Elijah) at the Urvich ...
Spike Island has been host to a 7th century monastery, a 24-acre fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times, and centuries of island homes In the last 1,300 years Spike Island ...
In this episode of Balkan Trip, we explore the architectural treasures of medieval Serbia, with visits to the remarkable Manasija Monastery and the grand Smederevo Fortress along the Danube River.
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A medieval fortress monastery marks the earliest settlement in the city of Lübeck. For the past few months, the new museum building by Hamburg's Andreas Heller architecture studio has stood here as ...
In all of Russia, there are few more impressive sights than the walls and massive towers of the St. Kirill-Belozersky Monastery. Throughout the great forested zone of the Russian north, waterways have ...
Portofino —and some intriguing literary history. “It is said that Oscar Wilde spent a long period of time in the villa during the late 19th century, as a guest of the ‘English Friend,” said Chiara ...
The imposing, restored tower of Panachrantou Monastery has been transformed into “Art Reliquary – a gallery devoted to spiritual and contemporary creativity.” On the island of Andros, visitors can ...
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