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Jedburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh is a striking example of gothic and Romanesque architecture that was built nearly 1000 years ago.

One of the greatest ruins of Wales dating from 1131 is the Tintern Abbey. It is a Cistercian abbey situated close to the village of Tintern in

Founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria. In 867, the abbey fell to Viking attack, and was abandoned until 1078. The second monastery lasted until it was destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540. The abbey buildings fell into ruins, and were mined for stone, but remained a prominent landmark for sailors.

If you're anything like us, you can't wait for the Downton Abbey movie. These pictures will take you right to your happy place.

If the human imagination can dream it, architects and builders can construct it! From the humble to the extravagant, there is no limit to the uniqueness and creativity of buildings found around the world.

If you're planning a trip to Austria and thinking about taking a day trip Melk Abbey, here are 5 things you definitely need to see at Melk Abbey:

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Welsh Abbey Frosty morning at Valle Crucis Abbey is located near Llangollen, north Wales, UK with Mitch and Darren. Artistic image rather than a true photo likeness

A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

Mary Tudor had strong ties with St Edmundsbury Abbey. Read about 16th century abbey and its connection to Mary Tudor, the French Queen.

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Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

While Tom set off to today, I was free to head out and explore the cobbled streets of Bath. Our apartment was near Great Pulteney Street, an impressive street that's over 1000 feet long and 100 feet wide with a fountain at one end. I passed by A.H. Hale, an old fashioned chemist with really cool window displays including a Kodak window. The gigantic Bath Abbey sits imposingly in the middle of the city, covered in carvings and gargoyles. One of the carvings was of a ladder with angels clim...

One of the greatest ruins of Wales dating from 1131 is the Tintern Abbey. It is a Cistercian abbey situated close to the village of Tintern in

Here are the 5 best tips for visiting Highclere Castle every traveler needs to know! Where you should stay and the best tours to book!

Did you know that one of the prettiest libraries in the world is tucked away inside a historic monastery in Bavaria, Germany? Wiblingen Abbey library is a baroque book hoard and one of the finest

A perfect family picnic in Bolton Abbey by mummy blogger Vicki Psarias of Honest Mum. See beautiful imagery taken at Bolton Abbey.

Fountains Abbey, one of two World Heritage Sites in Yorkshire, and the River Skell. The ruinous twelfth century Cistercian foundation in Nidderdale is depicted in a British Railways poster of 1956. By this time, one of the nearest railheads to the abbey, Pateley Bridge, had closed to passengers. Artist Gyrth Russell (1892-1970), who was born at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, specialised in landscapes and marine subjects. He studied art in America and, from 1912 to 1914, in Paris, at the Académie Julian and Atelier Colarossi. Russell produced poster art for British Railways and the Great Western Railway. He was an official war artist with the Canadian army during World War One, and took part in the Canadian War Memorial Exhibition. Russell exhibited jointly with the RI, RBA, SEA, SWA and RBC. He lived at Topsham, Devon, and latterly at Penarth, Glamorgan.

Calling all book lovers, did you know that you can visit a real-life fairytale library in Austria? It’s called Admont Abbey Library and it’s truly a magical destination. Ever since I was a little girl,

Let me show you Leeds. The city of Leeds is becoming a nice weekend getaway if you are in London or Manchester. Do you know what to do here?

Explore one of the richest and most powerful medieval abbeys: Melrose Abbey in Scotland - Video, Map, Photos and Info to plan your visit

Explore one of the richest and most powerful medieval abbeys: Melrose Abbey in Scotland - Video, Map, Photos and Info to plan your visit

Looking down from Rievaulx Terrace through a gap in the trees onto the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. The ruins of Rievaulx Abbey are some of the finest Cistercian remains in the whole of England. The abbey was founded in 1132AD – the first Cistercian monastery in England – and survived until the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in 1539, though by that time it had only around 22 monks rather than the 600-plus who lived their at the height of its power. Sitting in the valley below Rievaulx Terrace, from where you can enjoy fantastic views of the abbey down through gaps cut in the trees, the abbey was built to take advantage of the flow of the River Rye, which the monks moved away from the rising slopes of the terrace to give them more room on which to build. While the abbey was built in the second half of the 12th century, most of the existing remains – the transept, the east end of the church, the refectory, the dormitory and more – date from the extensive rebuilding in the 13th century. As such, they are examples of Early English Architecture and are some of the most complete abbey remains in the country. The site is now looked after by English Heritage, who offer a superb audio tour that takes you back to the time when the monks were here in heir hundreds, working in the church while lay brothers toiled on the land. Rievaulx Terrace forms a natural viewing platform above the Ryedale Valley, home to Rievaulx Abbey. The potential for the hillside to be used as a terrace was spotted by Thomas Duncombe II in the mid-18th century. He commissioned a landscaper to compose the terrace between 1749 and 1757, with temples at either end and views, down through gaps cut in the trees, of the abbey. There are two temples on the terrace, the Tuscan Temple and the Ionic Temple, the latter of which served as a kitchen and dining room for guests of the Duncombe family who came to visit. The National Trust now look after the terrace and the temples, giving visitors the chance to experience the site as others did centuries ago.

Did you know that one of the prettiest libraries in the world is tucked away inside a historic monastery in Bavaria, Germany? Wiblingen Abbey library is a baroque book hoard and one of the finest

The founder of the Abbey set out an unusual organisational structure: the Abbey had to presided by strong and intelligent women. French feminism in action?

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Singaporean fans of the hit period drama Downton Abbey will be among the first lucky few in the world to step into replicas of the grand dining room, Lady Mary's bedroom and Mrs Patmore's bustling kitchen, at an immersive touring exhibition that opens today at Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

Highclere Castle, the family home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is located in Hampshire near the town of Newbury. It is the fantastic setting of the popular television series Downton Abbey.

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Take a peek inside Violet Crawley's stunning countryside estate.