Entrance to the Monastery

© Kirsten Kiki Kjaer

Entrance to the Monastery

Uploaded: September 26, 2018 | Entered: September 26, 2018 07:41:50

Description


Glendalough, Ireland.

Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland.
This early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and from this developed the “Monastic City”.
Most of the buildings that survive today date from the 10th through 12th centuries.
Despite attacks by Vikings over the years, Glendalough thrived as one of Ireland’s great ecclesiastical foundations and schools of learning until the Normans destroyed the monastery in 1214 A.D. and the dioceses of Glendalough and Dublin were united.


Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 26, 2018

Love the framing, stonework, light and depth. Beautifully captured. #1715047

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 26, 2018

Thanks so much, Tammy. #11727007

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