These are the 26 most beautiful libraries in the world to add to your literary bucket list in 2024.
Dominating Central Europe, Germany is the largest and most populous country in the region. Home to a diverse range of landscapes, it is bordered by the North Sea and Baltic Sea in the north and the shores of Lake Constance and the towering Alps in the so
The cluster of buildings inside range from medieval to Baroque, although Mdina was founded by the Romans much earlier. Inside the walls is an architectural treasure trove of monasteries, churches, cathedrals, and grand old mansions. Many of these mansions were built by wealthy families in the Mi...
I really love the story-book scenery here – the rolling hills are dotted with blossoming orchards, traditional farmhouses, historic abbeys, well-preserved monasteries, charming villages and ancient forests. Located in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), in the northeastern part of the country, the ...
Nestled away amongst the scenic landscape of the valley are lovely little towns, castles and ancient monasteries such as those of Melk and Gottweig for you to check out. Salzburg With most of the area being covered in the Alps, the Salzburg region really is spellbinding to explore as ...
Located in central Greece, Meteora (which means “suspended in air”) is full of lush green slopes and elevated monasteries. Meteora was established by monks who lived in this region during the 11th century. Shutterstock Along with seeing the monasteries, hiking, and viewing captivati...
, stone houses and cultural and historical monuments. These include the portal of Master Radovan, the Kamelengo Tower and the ipiko Palace. Don't miss a visit to the Krka National Park, which will enchant you with its beautiful waterfalls, lakes and monasteries. By prior arrangement with ...
The Palace, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statue ruins of that kingdom… June 26, 2017 in travel. Thailand: Bangkok Part 2 I had a lovely morning to myself and saw the sunrise over the skyline. When you start your day at 4am, it’s amazing how long a morning can be. We ...
The fabrication of both parchment and vellum in the Middle Ages was a very important process, and certain monasteries achieved a special reputation for the excellence of their manufacture, as was the case with the Cluny Abbey. The early Medieval Irish manuscripts, "The Book of Durrow," and "...
Anna adopted a 15-hour working day, a minimum wage, opened hospitals for workers. Princess made generous donations to monasteries. Also she regulated food prices and the uninterrupted supply of cities in conditions of famine. There was the Cabinet of Ministers headed by Count Andrei Osterman, wh...