Cistercian Monastery Collection

Tintern Abbey JRU01_01_178
TINTERN ABBEY, MONMOUTHSHIRE, WALES. A view looking north-west towards Tintern Abbey, with a road sign displaying Tintern in the foreground

Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912615 Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Unknown Earl von Orlamunde (left) and Otto VI or Otto VII von Weimar-Orlamunde (right), died 1340

Evening landscape with the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1794-1849. Creator: Peter de Wint
Evening landscape with the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1794-1849

Maulbronn abbey, Pfisterei (monastry bakery), Northern Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Maulbronn abbey, Northern Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Pilgrimage church Birnau near Unteruhldingen, Lake Constance, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Monastery of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tabosa, Sernancelhe. It was founded in 1692, being the last Cistercian monastery or convent to be created in Portugal

Cistercian monastery Birnau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Monastery church of the Cistercian monastery Birnau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gothic monastery church, Cistercian monastery Bebenhausen near Tubingen, Schonbuch Nature Park, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Cistercian monastery Bebenhausen near Tubingen, Schonbuch Nature Park, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Old vault in the Cistercian monastery Eberbach near Kiedrich, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany

Rose garden in the Cistercian monastery Eberbach near Kiedrich, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany

Cistercian monastery Eberbach near Kiedrich, Rheingau, Hesse, Germany

Pilgrimage church Birnau near Birnau, Unteruhldingen, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

The Easter Riding at the Marienstern Monastery in Lusatia, a Cistercian monastery in the town of Muehlberg on the Elbe
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Heisterbach Abbey former Cistercian Abbey in the Siebengebirge near Koenigswinter, Rhine-Sieg District
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View of the cloister (photo)
XIR208655 View of the cloister (photo) by French School, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; French, out of copyright

Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire, 1798 (w / c)
STC60136 Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire, 1798 (w/c) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 41.9x55.3 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the cloister (photo)
XIR229514 View of the cloister (photo) by French School, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; French, out of copyright

Rose window, 1249 (stained glass)
PC341197 Rose window, 1249 (stained glass) by German School, (13th century); Otterberg Abbey, Otterberg, Germany; German, out of copyright

South View of Kirkstall Abbey, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
LMG209316 South View of Kirkstall Abbey, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Bouttats, Johann Baptiste (fl.1706-38) (attr. to); 52.1x118.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum)

Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, a Cistercian Monastery founded AD 1132 (engraving)
973054 Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, a Cistercian Monastery founded AD 1132 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire)

F. 51. I Rivaulx Abbey, from the Liber Studiorum, engraved by Henry Dawe
FIT90243 F.51.I Rivaulx Abbey, from the Liber Studiorum, engraved by Henry Dawe, 1812 (etching) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); 21.9x30.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Rivaulx Abbey. General View from the South, 1850s. Creators: Joseph Cundall
Rivaulx Abbey. General View from the South, 1850s

Rivaulx Abbey. The Triforium Arches, 1850s. Creators: Joseph Cundall
Rivaulx Abbey. The Triforium Arches, 1850s

Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, 1770-79 (?). Creator: Paul Sandby
Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, 1770-79 (?)

Byland Abbey, 1856. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Byland Abbey, 1856

Mural painting in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Mural painting in Wienhausen Abbey, Lower Saxony, Germany, (1928). 1st Half of 14th Century...The frescos, which are painted on plaster

Fountains Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Fountains Abbey, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Cloisters, Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Cloisters, Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Heiligenkreuz Abbey (Abbey of the Holy Cross), founded in 1133, is the oldest continuously occupied Cistercian monastery in the world

Lilienfeld Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Lilienfeld Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. The Cistercian monastery in the town of Lilienfeld was founded in 1202. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Interior view of the cloister from the chapter house (photo)
XIR229532 Interior view of the cloister from the chapter house (photo) by French School, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

The stone ruins of Hore Abbey, built in 1272 in County Tipperary, Ireland
The stone ruins of the Cistercian Hore Abbey sitting in a grassy field, (originally a Benedcitine Monastery) built in 1272; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Rievaulx Abbey and remote village near Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Rievaulx Abbey, from the title page of Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire (litho)
XZL151124 Rievaulx Abbey, from the title page of Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire (litho) by Richardson, William (fl.1842-77); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pilgrimage church of Birnau Abbey in spring, Lake Constance, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Pilgrimage church of Birnau Abbey, fruit tree blossom in spring, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuettemberg, Germany, Europe

Portugal, Alcobaca, close-up of Tomb of Pedro I King of Portugal at Cistercian Monastery
Portugal - Alcobaca - Cistercian Monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989). Detail of tomb of Pedro I King of Portugal (1320-1367)

Portugal, Alcobaca, Tomb of Pedro I King of Portugal at Cistercian Monastery
Portugal - Alcobaca - Cistercian Monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989). Tomb of Pedro I King of Portugal (1320-1367)

France, Indre-et-Loire, Chateau de Langeais in Loire Valley
France - Centre - Indre-et-Loire - The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000). Chateau de Langeais, 15th century

Portugal, Alcobaca, Tomb of Ines de Castro at Cistercian Monastery
Portugal - Alcobaca - Cistercian Monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989). Tomb of Ines de Castro (1320-1355)

Portugal, Alcobaca, The Church of the Cistercian Monastery exterior
Portugal - Alcobaca - The Church of the Cistercian Monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989)

Portugal - Alcobaca. The Cloister of Silence at the monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989
Portugal - Alcobaca. Cistercian Monastery Mosteiro de Santa Maria. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989. Cloister of Silence

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Christ statue outside Church of Resurrection
Russia - Saint Petersburg, Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Church of Resurrection (1883-1907; architect A.A. Parland)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Cistercian monasteries. From the picturesque Marienstern Monastery nestled on the banks of the Elbe River to Heisterbach Abbey, perched atop the Siebengebirge mountains, these architectural wonders transport you to a bygone era. The Cistercian monastery Birnau in Baden-Wurttemberg is a true gem, with its stunning church that showcases exquisite Gothic architecture. Meanwhile, Bebenhausen near Tubingen offers a tranquil retreat within the Schonbuch Nature Park, where visitors can marvel at both the monastery's church and its surrounding beauty. For those seeking a glimpse into medieval life, Eberbach near Kiedrich is an ideal destination. Its old vaults hold secrets from centuries past while its rose garden provides a serene escape for contemplation. The pilgrimage church Birnau near Unteruhldingen beckons travelers with its spiritual aura and breathtaking views of Upper Swabia. Across borders lies Tintern Abbey in Wales, where ruins stand as testament to centuries of devotion and craftsmanship. Finally, Eberbach once again captivates with its mystical charm amidst Rheingau's rolling hills. Whether you're drawn to history or seek solace in nature's embrace, these Cistercian monasteries offer an enchanting journey through time. Discover their timeless beauty and experience moments of serenity as you explore their hallowed halls and sacred grounds.