Dominating the skyline of Lhasa, the Potala Palace—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—stands as a magnificent symbol of Tibetan spirituality and architecture. Rising to an elevation of 3,750 meters and ...

The poor scribes of yore who were spiritual calligraphers and illuminators of Ireland's most famous book, many housed in Trinity College Dublin, the monks and scholars of Ireland. Ah, June! The sun is ...

Rising majestically above Tipperary in Ireland stands the Rock of Cashel, attracting history lovers from across the globe - yet few realise an equally captivating ruin exists in a neighbouring county.

Pechory Town in the Pskov region is home to the famous Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery, one of Russia’s most significant and historic Orthodox monasteries. Surrounded by fortified walls and lush green ...

From cliff-carved chapels to highland fortresses, these UNESCO-recognized sites bring travelers face to face with 17 centuries of ritual and craftsmanship. The Tatev Monastery is just one of five ...

Famed and feared for elaborate Vlach death rituals, Serbia’s east is also home to Roman palaces, historical vineyards, medieval monasteries and more. The mountains and forests between the Danube, ...

The Norwegian island of Klosterøy is famous for its medieval monastery, but new research suggests it was important long before that. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

The Tentative Lists of States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate ...

ATHENS, Aug 20 (Reuters Life!) - Monks at six medieval monasteries have joined the 21st century with the installation of broadband Internet access on the remote Mount Athos peninsula. The all-male ...