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Monasteries are large religious structures where monastic orders, i.e. monks live, pray, and offer worship. They are peaceful places, often located in secluded areas such as mountains, near forests, or on hilltops. In India alone, there are over 200 Buddhist monasteries spread out throughout the country. The following are some Continue Reading
Meteora, Greece is a rare geological wonder. It is a town of large, natural rocks, atop which are buildings which are truly a feat of engineering. This area was first settled by monks in the 11th Century, who were originally living in caves embedded in the rocks. During the Turkish Continue Reading
A Buddhist monastery is normally located in a highly remote area so that only those that are dedicated would be able to travel there. However, this is also the case with other monasteries, not just Buddhist. Below you can find a list of the most inaccessible monasteries that you can Continue Reading
Portugal’s monasteries are a large part of the country’s culture so it should come as no surprise to notice that some of them are really attractive for tourists from all around the world. With this in mind, let us highlight those that are the most popular and that you surely Continue Reading
Ladakh is an Indian region that extends from the Kunlun mountain range to the Great Himalayas and it is very well known for the interesting combination of religion, culture and traditions with Buddhist lifestyle influences. The region shelters world-renowned monasteries that are visited by tourists from all over the world. Continue Reading
There are literally hundreds of thousands of Christian monasteries around the world so it is difficult to choose some to visit if you are interested. While hundreds could be considered for this list, we decided to focus just on those that are really well-known and that are of interest for Continue Reading
Most of the Buddhist monasteries are found in places that are highly remote due to the fact that they are aimed only for those that have a lot of dedication. The same approach was taken by those of other faiths, creating some of the most remote establishments in the world. Continue Reading
It would be a shame to visit Greece without seeing it from another angle. The religious life in Greece is highlighted and it certainly has many things to offer to generations to come. Athos Mountain is situated on Halkidiki. It is the only place in Greece entirely dedicated to prayer Continue Reading
Cyprus is a wonderful travel destination for all people that want to visit monasteries. It is actually really difficult to make a list of the most interesting ones since that is highly subjective. Below you can find some of those monasteries that are really interesting and that you may want Continue Reading
The northeastern part of Romania is known as Bucovina and this region offers one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the country: the Painted Monasteries. These have painted exterior walls and are almost always decorated with fifteenth and sixteenth century frescoes, featuring portraits of prophets and saints, demons, angels Continue Reading