Monastery Tour - Monasteries in Europe

The famous Benedictine abbey of Melk, one of Europe´s most splendid example of Baroque architecture, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Beyond the mighty masterpiece of Baroque art, a not less worthy cultural-historical jewel presents itself.

The Russian Orthodox nunnery of Estonia sits on the top of the highest hill of the area in picturesque Kuremäe. The hill, about 90 meters above the sea level, is believed to be the work of the Estonian national hero, Kalevipoeg. In ancient times it was a holy place with a sacrificing spring and a site for pagan worship.