Sentences with phrase «ancient monasteries»

This fascinating, non-sectarian treatment of the unknown life of Jesus is based on records preserved in the archives of ancient monasteries of the Essenes and the Rosicrucian Order.

Phuket, Thailand's biggest island, offers dreamy white - sand beaches, turquoise waters, and scores of things to do, from every imaginable water sport to world - famous nightlife, and from ancient monasteries to lively street markets.

Majuli is the treasure trove of Assamese culture and ancient monasteries built around the 15th century.

There is a distinct eastern flavour throughout the retreat, from the simplistic chic, the large teak beds through to the courtyard water gardens, the entry being marked by a pair of ancient monastery doors.

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The Katholiko Monastery is the most ancient monastery on Crete, dating back to.

Stroll the narrow streets of Tbilisi, tour ancient monasteries, stare down massive mountain ranges, visit with friendly locals, and soak up all the exotic culture of this underexplored region.

The town is located at the foot of the Puig de Randa mountain range, which is dotted with ancient monasteries and is a fantastic destination for hikers.

The annual meetings on «planetary emergencies» are organized by the Ettore Marjorana Center for Scientific Culture, which occupies several converted ancient monasteries and other buildings in the pre-Medieval hilltop town of Erice, and the World Federation of Scientists, in Geneva.

In the hundred years between 850 and 950, Benedictine monks were driven out of ancient monasteries, the Papal States were overrun, and Muslim pirate bases were established along the coast of northern Italy and southern France, from which attacks on the deep inland were launched.

Gameplay includes all new locations, from ancient monasteries and desolate cemeteries to prison camps and military bases, providing new challenges and environments to overcome.

Allows you to visit ancient monasteries, experience exotic culture and spectacular turquoise lakes.

It even hosts the ruins of an ancient monastery built sometime between the 6th and 8th centuries.

Perched atop a mountain, the Hanging Gardens of Bali sounds more like an ancient monastery than a luxury resort.

Apostle Paul's footsteps, holy islands, ancient monasteries and Byzantine churches: Deep rooted, religion has left its mark on Greece's pious soul.

This spectacular wellness holiday dating back to the 14th century is encircled by luscious green hills and glistening lakes, and is even home to an ancient monastery.

THE TEACHER»S HOUSE A romantic three level suite (55 sq. m 592 sq.ft) built inside the northern nave of the ancient monastery has a living room with large fireplace a small dining room with balcony and kitchenette and a penthouse bedroom with bow window breakfast corner; Bathroom with shower and bathtub.

And just in case you're not the type who likes to rough it while traveling the world, there's a five - star hotel renovated from an ancient monastery near the festival — so you get the best of authentic Italian history and modern comforts.

Catalonia's trekking trails connect the region's forested mountains, dramatic coastline, ancient monasteries and fishing villages.

Hore Abbey is an ancient monastery dating back from the 13th century.

Most of the sights here are connected with Christianity: ancient monasteries and churches with their amazing architecture, unique cross-stones.

Our friends were thrilled by the dinner we had one evening in an ancient monastery.

This well - planned itinerary includes snow - clad peaks, glistening lakes, cascading waterfalls, ancient monasteries, and much more.

Ancient monasteries and exquisite temples dot remote hillsides, whilst thrilling cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Saigon spectacularly combine their historic and cultural heritages with thoroughly modern attractions and facilities.

Located up a headland only a few minute's walk from historical centre, the main pedestrian street «Corso Umberto», enjoy a wonderful view of the Letojanni's Bay and Calabria's coast Raised to a transformation of an ancient monastery, it is rich of garden and green - terrace, has a 52 rooms completely furniture in ethnic style, sea - view with windows - balcony or terrace, bath or shower, WC, direct dial telephone, sat - TV.

Originated from an ancient monastery and rich in gardens and terraces, the hotel offers 52 rooms furnished in ethnic style, with sea view, balcony, shower.toilet, telephone, and TV.

Amongst its achievements are the eleven 12th - century rock - hewn subterranean churches of Lalibela and the ancient monasteries of Debre Libanos and Lake Tana.

Inland you'll find hills, vineyards, ancient monasteries and olive groves, and, if you want a shot of city life, Barcelona and Tarragona are a short hop away by train.

There is a distinct eastern flavour throughout the retreat, from the simplistic chic, large teak beds and courtyard water gardens through to the ancient monastery doors at the entrance.

Mount Sinai, one of the most important sacred places in the Christian, Jewish and Islamic religions, is home to another ancient monastery, St Catherine's, which overlooks a spectacular gorge.

Ascend from Amankora Paro to the ancient monastery — where Buddhism is said to have arrived in Bhutan — on a four - hour hike that can include horses or mules

The Recoleta Hotel, cautiously remodeled in 2007, has all ascetic, monastic, and magical tradition of an ancient monastery, together with the comfort and technology will make you feel part of the spiritual mysticism of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

In the midst of the Sacred Valley, a thousand meters lower than Cusco and just an hour's drive from the city situated in an ancient monastery of 20.000 m2 which maintains its original colonial style of the XVIII century, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

The capital, Vientiane, is a languid riverside city with great museums and cafes that can be explored on elephant - back, while the World Heritage listed former royal capital of Luang Prabang is a beautiful place of saffron - robed Buddhist monks, ancient monasteries and 32 temples.

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