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PMR477-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: the octagonal belltower of the Benedictine Abbey of Frauenworth on Frauen Island in Lake Chiem. The lower part dates from 10/11th century and was fortified against attack. Keywords: architecture, onion dome, monastery, nunnery
PMR464-09 Romania, Moldavia, Varatec Monastery: the twin towers of the monastery church which is surrounded by a garden, tended by the nuns. With approximately 600 nuns it is one of the largest nunneries in Europe. Keywords: architecture, Christian, Orthodox
PMR464-07 Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is onne of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture
PMR464-06 Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the compound and geranium-bedecked gallery where some of the nuns have their rooms. Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture
PMR464-05 Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the entrance gate and belltower, with some of the nuns's bungalows whose gardens are all full of colour. Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture
PMR142K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor Gate, one of 4 principal round towers, in the south-west, named for the adjoining Klara Nunnery. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR015K-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemsee: Return of the lake steamer to Herren Island, with Frauen Island and its nunnery in the background. Keywords: ferryboat, pleasure cruiser
PMR015K-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of Frauen Island with its nunnery, from the Herren Island in Lake Chiemsee.
PMR032K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Prien: Monastery on the Fraueninsel (Women's Island) in the Chiemsee (Lake Chiem). Keywords: nuns, onion domes, Baroque architecture, Catholic, Christian , nunnery
PMR032K-10 germany, Upper Bavaria, Schlehdorf: Monastery church of the Missions-Dominikanerinnen near Kochel. Keywords: nuns, nunnery, Dominican, Christian , Catholic
PMR032K-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Monastery church of the Missions-Dominikanerinnen, at Schlehdorf near Kochel. Keywords: nuns, nunnery, Dominican, Christian , Catholic, Baroque architecture, onion domes
PMR063K-11 Bulgaria, Arbanassi, near Veliko Tarnovo: entrance, under the belltower, to the nunnery, "Sveta Bogoroditsa".
PMR063K-09 Bulgaria, Arbanassi, near Veliko Tarnovo: courtyard of the nunnery, "Sveta Bogoroditsa".
PMR063K-06 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: View from Preobrashenski Monastery of the nunnery on the opposite side of the gorge, with part of the monastery in the foreground.
PMR063K-05 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: View from Preobrashenski Monastery of the nunnery on the opposite side of the gorge.
PMR058K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Roses in the gardens of the nunnery on Frauen Island in Lake Chiemsee, with the historic belltower in the background.
PMR058K-27 German, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Gardens of the nunnery on Frauen Island in Lake Chiemsee, with the historic belltower in the background.
PMR405-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, on the Chiemsee: tower of the Nunnery on the Fraueninsel (Ladies' Island) with a yacht in the foreground. Keywords: alpine lake, island, onion dome, religious building, Monastery, Kloster
PMR590-02 Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Ball Court (juego de pelota), much smaller than Chichen Itza's, with lower target ring. On the same axis lies the entrance to the "Nunnery Quadrangle" in the background. Keywords: Maya
PMR589-12 Mexico: Uxmal (in the Maya language = thrice built), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. View of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" and the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" from the "Palace of the Governor". Keywords: Maya
PMR589-09 Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Part of the north building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" - a complex arrangement of geometric elements. Keywords: Maya
PMR589-08 Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Double-headed serpent bars on the east building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" (Cuad. de las Monjas). Keywords: Maya

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