Monks

This Cistercian monastery was the first in the German-speaking world

A Christian pilgrimage site that may have also been a temple for the Greek goddess of love.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.

One of the youngest whisky distilleries in Scotland may also be the country’s oldest.

This bust remembers the haunting local legend of a murderous monk.

A network of ancient tunnels and vaulted chambers with mystical Buddhist reliefs, built for ascetic training.

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.

The former "holiday home" for monks at the Durham Cathedral.

A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.

The highest point of this Balearic island is home to a historic monastery.

This monastery set over a holy cave contains the oldest known painting of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The art and tradition of Tibetan costumes are preserved through these dolls made by Buddhist monks.

Sample Spanish wines under frescoes in a historic monastery of "barefoot old men."

Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.