04-03-2025
Discover five of Spain's most tranquil monasteries set beneath some of Europe's clearest night skies. From the UNESCO Starlight Reserve of Montsec to Andalusia’s remote Sierra Norte, these sacred retreats offer peaceful stays...
30-01-2025
Monastery stays offer a rare opportunity to take a break from the demands of daily life and experience full immersion in an introspective environment of solitude and simplicity. For retreatants, monasteries serve as sanctuari...
31-10-2024
The bells pierce the pre-dawn silence, their ancient tones echoing across stone walls and peaceful gardens. Inside the monastery, dark-robed figures move silently through candlelit corridors, gathering for the first prayers o...
04-09-2024
Since the dawn of monasticism in the 6th century, gardens have been an integral part of monastic life. Far more than simple plots to grow food, these sacred spaces have nourished both body and soul for countless monks, nuns,...
12-08-2024
Saint Francis of Assisi is one of Christianity’s most beloved saints, and a figure of considerable contemporary relevance for his commitment to humility, nature and peace. The latter are in abundance along the pilgrimage rout...
25-07-2024
For travellers seeking to explore beyond the usual tourist destinations, this guide to secluded monasteries in Italy showcases some lesser-known yet remarkable sites. From the shores of Lake Garda to the olive groves and vine...
09-07-2024
Picture, for a moment, a medieval monastery. What probably comes to mind is an image of peace, serenity, and a simple, secluded existence devoted to prayer and contemplation. But in cenobitic monasticism, where monks and...
04-06-2024
Known famously as the “Floating City”, Venice has always been a city of merchants. From the banks of its canals and mudflats stretched a sprawling empire whose territory spanned from Cyprus in the south right up to the Dolomi...
01-05-2024
As one of Italy’s ‘big three’ artistic cities, alongside Rome and Venice, Florence deserves its spot on every Italian itinerary. But rising accommodation prices make staying there expensive. Most hotels will set you back on a...
26-03-2024
As the country that is home to the Vatican City, and many other sites rich in Christian heritage — Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Duomo in Florence, and the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, just to name a few — Ital...
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