Sentences with phrase «old monastery»

Such an attitude is historically represented in old monasteries where men turned their backs on this world's ambitions and hopes, and counted themselves holy for so doing.

With rare exceptions, as they grew older monasteries lost the initial dedication which had brought them into existence and in their common life became comfortable and routine or worse.

For a romantic yet unique group dinner, check out Sa Capella, housed in a 400 - year - old monastery chapel that legend says is haunted.

As you wonder down the wide corridors of the 500 year old monastery hotel of San Domenico Palace, you feel like you just flew back in time.

Galloping through lush green meadows, riding on wooded paths up to the top of the mountain, contend with dears and hears on the glades will be combined with visits of colorful villages and century old monasteries.

Despite some changes, the country has preserved much of its traditional Buddhist culture, a big draw for the tourists who come from around the world to explore its majestic mountains and centuries - old monasteries.

On their last trip, their choices had come down to two castles and an old monastery.

They visit the old monastery.

But the horrific ritual murder of a boy in the grounds of an old monastery brings back memories of two similar deaths in the mid-1970s, and of a mysterious cult who once dwelt in the island's interior, memories the island has tried hard to forget.

From enjoying the world's longest cable car ride through the mesmerising landscapes of Vorotan canyon to admiring some of the oldest monasteries on record, these are just some of the reasons you should travel to Armenia.

Ride on horseback to the lake and hop on a boat to see the old monastery on the island.

Today discover the delights of Hue visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, home to the oldest monastery in the city, whose 21m high tower has become something of a symbol for Hue and the citadel.

The ancient walls and religious art around the hotel recalls the atmosphere of the old monastery.

There's a lot to see and do within the parkland, such as the Medieval Castle of Lardos, and the old monastery.

Hidden away in the hills beyond the Red Sea coast are two of Egypt's oldest monasteries, dedicated to St Paul (the larger of the two) and St Anthony, which date back almost two thousand years to the very beginning of Christianity.

The Ring of Kerry also offers insight into Ireland's ancient heritage, with remnants of Iron Age forts, ogham stones, and old monasteries.

Its nearest neighbour is the old monastery of San Niccolo, now an occasionally used church.

The hotel is the result of a careful renovation of the old monastery of Santa Paula, offering comfortable rooms and modern services of the highest standard.

This hotel is set in an old monastery and has a stunning setting.

These were done for an exhibition at an old monastery, the Cuartel de Carmen in Seville; 24 paintings on olive green tarpaulin he found in Mexico.