Monks

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.

On the shores of Lake Superior, a small group of monks makes sacred sweets.

Count the statues to gain insight into your future from Buddhist disciples.

A 14th-century abbey founded by a forest-loving order of monks now sits in the center of a pristine nature preserve.

Cloistered comestibles are served with style at this French Orthodox monastery.

Known as the birthplace of Korean Buddhism, this temple features an ancient, five-story stone pagoda.

A private home envelops the ruins of this 13th-century priory.

This fascinating abbey is considered the oldest monastery in the region.

The remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary have survived multiple attempts at destruction, most recently in 1921.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

At this 16th-century monastery in rural Bulgaria, visitors can also spend the night.

Crossing a suspension bridge above a forest is the only way to reach this 12th-century monastery.