https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/331821 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/331821 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:49 +0000 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:49 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647866 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-29,doc-52647866 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:22:20 +0000 2024-03-01T17:32:26+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/66/52647866.6bc3f34a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="236" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> Following a very old tradition, the nuns still make delicious pastries.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/66/52647866.6bc3f34a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="236" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> Following a very old tradition, the nuns still make delicious pastries.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647862 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-29,doc-52647862 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:12:24 +0000 2024-03-01T17:20:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647862"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/62/52647862.d0b0f0c1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> The cloister</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647862"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/62/52647862.d0b0f0c1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> The cloister</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647858 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-29,doc-52647858 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:03:46 +0000 2024-03-01T17:24:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647858"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/58/52647858.2f8ffd0e.240.jpg?r2" width="137" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647858"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/58/52647858.2f8ffd0e.240.jpg?r2" width="137" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647850 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-29,doc-52647850 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:49:11 +0000 2024-03-01T17:24:22+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647850"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/50/52647850.b0d2992b.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The sculpture was discovered in 1975 during construction work. Dating from the 12th century, the 75cm high Madonna was in extremely poor condition. It has since been restored</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647850"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/50/52647850.b0d2992b.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The sculpture was discovered in 1975 during construction work. Dating from the 12th century, the 75cm high Madonna was in extremely poor condition. It has since been restored</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647822 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-29,doc-52647822 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:36:56 +0000 2024-03-01T17:29:12+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/22/52647822.dc6814db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A lion and its prey</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647822"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/22/52647822.dc6814db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A lion and its prey</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647436 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647436 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:41:02 +0000 2024-03-01T17:33:08+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647436"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/36/52647436.df8056bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Birds devouring bulls</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647436"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/36/52647436.df8056bb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Birds devouring bulls</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647428 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647428 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:29:40 +0000 2024-03-01T17:31:11+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647428"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/28/52647428.75a97c0b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A flock of birds</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647428"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/28/52647428.75a97c0b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A flock of birds</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647422 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647422 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:18:23 +0000 2024-03-01T17:31:25+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/22/52647422.cdd4cb60.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Daniel in the lion's den - a Master of Beasts</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/22/52647422.cdd4cb60.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Daniel in the lion's den - a Master of Beasts</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647406 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647406 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:03:42 +0000 2024-03-01T17:28:39+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647406"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/06/52647406.05e76995.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647406"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/74/06/52647406.05e76995.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="187" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647346 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647346 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:48:48 +0000 2024-03-01T17:36:23+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647346"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/46/52647346.2094a08b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A musician</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647346"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/46/52647346.2094a08b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A musician</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647344 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647344 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:37:20 +0000 2024-03-01T17:38:19+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647344"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/44/52647344.34442b69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647344"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/44/52647344.34442b69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647176 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647176 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:30:34 +0000 2024-03-01T17:38:32+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/76/52647176.f31737cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Dogs attack a donkey, now seen from the other side. Now the owner of the horse can be seen.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/76/52647176.f31737cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Dogs attack a donkey, now seen from the other side. Now the owner of the horse can be seen.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647166 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647166 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:04:59 +0000 2024-03-01T17:39:20+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/66/52647166.1d7ff327.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Dogs attacking a horse</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/66/52647166.1d7ff327.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Dogs attacking a horse</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647052 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52647052 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:13:44 +0000 2024-03-01T17:40:21+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647052"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/52/52647052.8a3385f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A pride of lions under the roof of the apse</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52647052"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/52/52647052.8a3385f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> A pride of lions under the roof of the apse</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646976 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-28,doc-52646976 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:55:58 +0000 2024-03-01T17:42:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646976"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/76/52646976.1d9de611.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The apse<br /> <br /> <br /> Muchas Gracias to the nuns! They let us in.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646976"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/76/52646976.1d9de611.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The apse<br /> <br /> <br /> Muchas Gracias to the nuns! They let us in.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646724 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-27,doc-52646724 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:46:09 +0000 2024-03-01T17:18:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646724"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/24/52646724.ca2d5689.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Muchas Gracias to the nuns1 They let us in.</div> Mosteiro de Santa María de Ferreira <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52646724"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/24/52646724.ca2d5689.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The monastery dates back to the 10th century and it seems to have been a monastery for monks and nuns from the earliest times until the 12th century. In 1175 after a period of decadence, Countess Fronilda de Lemos restored monastic life, the monastery was rehabilitated and integrated into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> The church of the monastery is due to its profuse and diverse ornamentation, especially in its apse. It is considered to have been built prior to the incorporation of the monastery into the Cistercian order.<br /> <br /> Muchas Gracias to the nuns1 They let us in.</div> Martin M. Miles