Monastery of Montserrat:
Catalonia's stunning mountaintop monastery with sweeping views
Tibetan Monastery of Tashilhunpo:
Majestic, spiritual center in Shigatse, Tibet
Monastery of Meteora:
Cliffside monasteries offering breathtaking Greek vistas
Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji:
Golden Pavilion surrounded by serene Japanese gardens
Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial:
Renaissance masterpiece in the Spanish mountains
St. Catherine’s Monastery:
Ancient, sacred site at the foot of Sinai
Svaneti Monasteries:
Hidden gems in Georgia's remote mountain region
Lindisfarne Priory:
Historic ruin on a tidal island in England
Rila Monastery:
Bulgaria’s spiritual and architectural treasure in the mountains
Ta Prohm Monastery:
Enigmatic temple ruins overrun by jungle in Cambodia
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey:
Gothic island abbey with stunning tidal views
Hermanus Monastery:
Peaceful retreat with stunning views in South Africa
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