Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: monastery

São Salvador is a parish church today. Erected in the 13th century it was the church of the adjoining Benedictine monastery, founded mid 11th century. The church dates back to the late 12th/early 13th century. Graf, Mattoso, and Real, authors of "Portugal Roman", connect the founding of the monastery to the descendents of Munio Viegas o Gasco, a fighter against the Saracens. They claim, that where the church is now, once was a mosque. The convent existed upto 1834 - and the buildings now serve different institutions. The massive tower may date back to a defence line during the Reconquista. The battlements were probably added in the 13th century, maybe even later. When I visited the church in 2018 it was party hidden under scaffoldings. Now the reconstruction was completed. Though I will add just a few "new" photos. the cemetery

São Salvador is a parish church today. Erected in the 13th century it was the church of the adjoining Benedictine monastery, founded mid 11th century. The church dates back to the late 12th/early 13th century. Graf, Mattoso, and Real, authors of "Portugal Roman", connect the founding of the monastery to the descendents of Munio Viegas o Gasco, a fighter against the Saracens. They claim, that where the church is now, once was a mosque. The convent existed upto 1834 - and the buildings now serve different institutions. The massive tower may date back to a defence line during the Reconquista. The battlements were probably added in the 13th century, maybe even later. When I visited the church in 2018 it was party hidden under scaffoldings. Now the reconstruction was completed. Though I will add just a few "new" photos.

São Salvador is a parish church today. Erected in the 13th century it was the church of the adjoining Benedictine monastery, founded mid 11th century. The church dates back to the late 12th/early 13th century. Graf, Mattoso, and Real, authors of "Portugal Roman", connect the founding of the monastery to the descendents of Munio Viegas o Gasco, a fighter against the Saracens. They claim, that where the church is now, once was a mosque. The convent existed upto 1834 - and the buildings now serve different institutions. The massive tower may date back to a defence line during the Reconquista. The battlements were probably added in the 13th century, maybe even later. When I visited the church in 2018 it was party hidden under scaffoldings. Now the reconstruction was completed. Though I will add just a few "new" photos.

São Salvador is a parish church today. Erected in the 13th century it was the church of the adjoining Benedictine monastery, founded mid 11th century. The church dates back to the late 12th/early 13th century. Graf, Mattoso, and Real, authors of "Portugal Roman", connect the founding of the monastery to the descendents of Munio Viegas o Gasco, a fighter against the Saracens. They claim, that where the church is now, once was a mosque. The convent existed upto 1834 - and the buildings now serve different institutions. The massive tower may date back to a defence line during the Reconquista. The battlements were probably added in the 13th century, maybe even later. When I visited the church in 2018 it was party hidden under scaffoldings. Now the reconstruction was completed. Though I will add just a few "new" photos.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. A village had grown up around the monastery, and in 1909 the village received a "Gemeindeschule" (community school). At that time, the area belonged to the Prussian kingdom.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order. The baptismal font is certainly older than the Gothic church.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order. The baptismal font is certainly older than the Gothic church.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order.

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order. The graveyard

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order. The cloister

The village of Żarnowiec was already the property of Oliva Monastery, located near Gdansk, around 1220. Before 1235, the Oliva Monastery founded a branch for nuns of the Cistercian Order here. According to oral tradition, in 1433 the nuns and monks of the monastery placed themselves under the protection of the city of Gdansk because of the threat of Hussite hordes fighting on the Polish side against the Teutonic Order. In 1462 the monastery was affected during the battle of Schwetzin between the Teutonic Order knights and a Polish army. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved. Later, the monastery was bought by nuns of the Benedictine Order, converted into an independent Benedictine nunnery. During the "Prussian Kulturkampf" towards the end of the 19th century, the monastery was closed again. The monastery with its farm buildings was used as an agricultural enterprise, a state of affairs that lasted until 1945. Soon afterwards, the monastery was refounded by the Benedictine order.

Offenburg was first mentioned in 1148 and was declared a Free Imperial City by 1240. During the 9-Years-War the town suffered under the French occupation of Offenburg. In 1689 Offenburg was set on fire and completely destroyed except for the Capuchin monastery and two other houses. The "Offenburger Programm" which consisted of thirteen demands "in the name of the people of Baden", was put forward here on 12 September 1847. This was the first known demand for democracy in Germany, demanding basic and human rights as well as freedom of the press. It was one of the triggers that started the 1848-Revolution in Southern Germany. The Franciscan monastery building suffered severe damage when the city was destroyed in 1689. The Gothic choir burned down to the outer walls, the nave was in ruins. The fathers rebuilt the monastery and continued the school operations that had begun in 1660. After the school was converted into a state high school in 1803 as a result of secularization, the monks had to leave in 1808. Augustinian nuns (CBMV -Congregatio Beatae Mariae Virginis) have run the girls' schools here since 1823. Today there are about 1000 students.

Upto the French Revolution, the little village, next to the Baume-Abbey was called "Baume-les-Moines", as there was not much more than that. With the revolution it changed to "Baume-les-Messieurs" - and now, since it is one of the most beautiful villages in France ("Les plus beaux villages de France") - it could be changed to "Baume-les-Touristes". Baume-Abbey is really old, going back to a settlement of irish monks around Saint Colombanus within the 6th century. 732 Saracens destroyed the monastry, that got refounded in the early 9th century during the reign of Louis the Pious by Saint Eutice, a disciple of Benedict of Aniane (see "Sélestat - Sainte-Foy"). End of the 9th century the Normans raided the whole of Burgundy - and Baume-Abbey was in ruins again. Berno refounded the abbey a second time - and had success. Actually he had such a wow, that in 910, William of Aquitaine asked him to be the first abbot of the new monastry in the village of Cluny, so by now he is known as "Berno of Cluny". A little chapel in a side-building with a phantastic central column holding the structure. A stony palmtree. Unfortunately somebody screwed lamps and heating on to it.

Upto the French Revolution, the little village, next to the Baume-Abbey was called "Baume-les-Moines", as there was not much more than that. With the revolution it changed to "Baume-les-Messieurs" - and now, since it is one of the most beautiful villages in France ("Les plus beaux villages de France") - it could be changed to "Baume-les-Touristes". Baume-Abbey is really old, going back to a settlement of irish monks around Saint Colombanus within the 6th century. 732 Saracens destroyed the monastry, that got refounded in the early 9th century during the reign of Louis the Pious by Saint Eutice, a disciple of Benedict of Aniane (see "Aniane", "Sélestat", "Marmoutier"). End of the 9th century the Normans raided the whole of Burgundy - and Baume-Abbey was in ruins again. Berno refounded the abbey a second time - and had success. Actually he had such a wow, that in 910, William of Aquitaine asked him to be the first abbot of the new monastry in the village of Cluny, so by now he is known as "Berno of Cluny". Looking across the nave from the aisle. Massive round and rectangular columns. The sober structure is very similar to 11th century churches in southeastern Burgundy (i.e. St. Philibert, Autun) and to the nearby church in Arbois (some 35kms north).

An intersting design. Two pillars - and a kind of braid inbetween. Well the last one is not plaited..

On the back of the building still stands a small part of the former cloister.