Sentences with phrase «with ancient monasteries»

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.

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In my youth I made the chance discovery, via the Lutherans, of the ancient Daily Office, associated with the early monasteries and prescribed in St. Benedict's Rule.

Here we see unknown writers in the hills of ancient Judah, seated in simple homes that from the point of view of our present - day luxury might be regarded as little better than hovels, surrounded with furnishings more bare and austere than those of a medieval monastery, equipped with simple reed pens and rolls of papyrus, or perhaps with broken sherds of old pots, as they slowly indite in awkward, ancient Hebrew characters, words that have run like fire and are potent at this distant day.

Due to shortages of vellum in prior centuries, monasteries often had scribes cover over ancient text with a kind of «white out», or they would scrape off the ancient text.

We also took in the palace of Versailles, Caudebec's Gothic cathedral described by Victor Hugo as «a lace of stone,» the Benedictine monastery of Abbeye Saint Wandrille, Rouen (Normandy's ancient capital, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431), the high - society seaside resort town of Deauville, and lastly, pretty Honfleur, with its half - timbered homes, cobbled alleyways and patisseries filled with tempting «grand meringues,» chocolate éclairs and custard tarts.

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.

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.

High desert landscapes and ancient Buddhist monasteries are explored with visits to Leh, Alchi and the Nubra Valley.

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.

Further abroad to Europe, explore a continent that boasts its extensive history with castles, elaborately decorated monasteries, and ancient breweries.

Mountains, lakes and beaches create a veritable playground for those wishing to explore the outdoors and cultural attractions abound with picturesque ancient towns, churches and monasteries nearby.

See Byzantine - era churches with fabulous mosaic floors, impregnable medieval castles, UNESCO World Heritage Neolithic settlements, ancient mountain monasteries, and the beach where the Greek goddess Aphrodite is said to have been born...

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

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.

Players can experience this brawler with co-op play in 25 different levels varying from Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and much more.