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Monastery and Basilica of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, Šaštín-Stráže

Monastery and Basilica of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, Šaštín-Stráže

Šaštín-Stráže, SK

The monastery is a monumental complex of sacral buildings consisting of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, the building of the Pauline Monastery and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, and the outbuildings belonging to the monastery. The Basilica is one of the most important Basilicas in Slovakia.

Monastery and Church St. Alfons / Office building

Monastery and Church St. Alfons / Office building

Aachen, DE

Built in 1865, the St. Alfons monastery in Aachen, Germany, transformed into an office building in 2008, while preserving its historical features. The conversion process involved reversible modifications and a glass extension.

Monastery Church of Christ Antifonitis, Kalogreia

Monastery Church of Christ Antifonitis, Kalogreia

Kalograia , CY

One of the most important churches in Cyprus. It dates back to the 12th century and was famous for its frescoes. Unfortunately, these were badly damaged in the aftermath of the events of 1974. Today, the externally well-preserved church is a museum.

Monastery Church

Monastery Church

Cottbus, DE

The monastery church of the former Franciscan monastery of Cottbus is the oldest preserved sacred building in the city. It was built in its present form in the 15th century in the Gothic style. The last remnant of the monastery buildings was not demolished until 1852. The monastery church is also called the "Wendish church", as it was the parish church for the Wendish (Sorbian) population.

Monastery Grivitsanis

Monastery Grivitsanis

Monastery Grivitsanis, GR

The Monastery of Agioi Theodoroi, better known as the Monastery of Grivitsani, was built between the end of the 12th and the beginning of the 13th century. The monastery is abandoned and partially ruined, except for the church, which has been preserved in good condition. The monastery is located in a valley crossed by many hiking trails.

Monastery of  Santa María de La Vid

Monastery of Santa María de La Vid

La Vid, ES

The complex was built in the 12th century. The monks received a long series of donations in their favour, especially from Castilian monarchs, Alfonso VIII, Fernando III, Alfonso X... without forgetting other contributions from private individuals.

Monastery of  Santa María de Valbuena

Monastery of Santa María de Valbuena

San Bernardo, ES

The Monasterio de Santa María de Valbuena is a 15th-century monastic complex which currently houses the Fundación Las Edades del Hombre.

Monastery of Agia Eleousa

Monastery of Agia Eleousa

Ioannina Island, GR

The monastery of Agia Eleousa, originally named Agios Nikalaos Methodatos Monastery, was probably begun in the 16th century and completed in the 18th century. It is one of the seven monasteries on Ioannina Island.

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