A history enthusiast's map study led to the discovery of a likely medieval monastery in Sweden, according to local officials. The ruins were found by using ground-penetrating radar.

Archaeologists recently uncovered "sensational" 18th-century heraldic tiles beneath a Polish monastery, featuring rare glazed designs with bishop's coat of arms dating from 1711-1730.

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times.

The Carmelite nuns have left their home at a Christoval monastery after 35 years. "For decades, the Carmelite sisters have carried out a contemplative life of prayer and work at Our Lady of Grace ...

New Orleans attorney Tony Gelderman is buying the Poor Clare monastery near Audubon Park in New Orleans, vowing to honor the Uptown property's 'beauty and nature' during a redevelopment project.

Ancient Spanish Monastery is ranked #15 out of 15 things to do in Miami Beach. See pictures and our review of Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Clinging almost impossibly to a sheer cliff in northern Greece, the Monastery of Simonos Petra, also known as Simonopetra — or Simon’s Rock — transcends country-based branches of the ...

But Amorgos’ monastery serves another function too — a crucial reference point for locals, who seek the monks’ help, both material and spiritual, as Eastern Christians have for nearly 2,000 ...

The monastery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but hours vary seasonally. You can reach the monastery via several bus lines, including 727, 28 and 729, as well as the E15 tram.

I recently ventured to Moldova on a solo trip, flying from Budapest after visiting its Christmas market. It was a great time to visit since Chisinau, the capital, doesn’t celebrate Orthodox ...