In the Middle Ages in the outskirts of Skänninge there were two monasteries: a male St Olof's Abbey and a female St Ingrid's Abbey, both of Dominican Order. The nunnery was founded in 1272 by Ingrid Elofsdotter and officially consecrated in 1281 ( Read more... )

Some people believe that the Middle Age was a gloomy time when everything was dark and grey. Well, it's wrong.

Есть люди, которые думают, что Средневековье было мрачным временем, когда всё было тёмным и серым. Они ошибаются.


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Among other things Roma is famous for its historical sights: a ruin of a medieval monastery and a crown estate manor.

Помимо прочего Рома известна своими историческими достопримечательностями: развалинами средневекового монастыря и королевской фермой.


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Long time ago I made a post about Nydala Abbey. And quite newly thank to uchitelj I realised that I forgot to write a continuation. So here it is and it's about the abbey's church.

Когда-то давно у меня был пост про монастырь Нюдала. А недавно, благодаря uchitelj, я осознала, что забыла написать продолжение. Исправляю оплошность ( Read more... )

Some few kilometers from Hästholmen between Mount Omberg's foot and the road 50 you can find a very picturesque ruin of a medieval monastery.
Alvastra Monastery was founded by French monks from the Order of Cistercians in 1143, the same year as Nydala Abbey. During nearly 400 years it was one of the biggest and the most influential monasteries in ( Read more... )

Несколько френдов мне тут недавно попеняли, что я слишком редко пишу. Исправляюсь с маленьким рассказом о монастыре Нюдала. :)

Some of my friends have recently mentioned that I write too seldom. So, I'll make it up to you by writing a bit about Nydala Abbey. :)


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