Paula’s traces are many, and this time she takes us for a beautiful late walk in Padua. An Italian gem.
I thought I would take you to some totally different traces – a hidden gem named Monastero de Ribas de Sil, in Spain. Sil is the river down in the ravine below. And these traces of the past were very different from anything I had visited before.
The monastery was built in the 12th century by Dominican monks, and finally left to be reclaimed by nature in the beginning of the 19th century.
Significant traces are the beautiful stone walls surrounding the monastery. So many hours’ work for the monks – but so beautifully constructed.
The buildings themselves are totally hidden in the greenery. Not until we were some 15 meters from the old archway, we found them. Standing with a magnificent view, high up on a rock overlooking the river Sil – but of this we could see nothing. Everything was buried in lush green – according to Nature’s design.
The open space in front of the remaining arcade. It must once have been a very beautiful place – and still is.
The impressive church is still complete – and the only light shining through the single window – and open door.
This monastery was almost impossible to find – no map worked. I guess that is just the way it should be. It was a place for hermits. A place of peace and silence. I found it there.
Leya 
The kind of place where the time stands still……
That is the feeling
There is charm and beauty in your sophisticated compositions. I would love to get lost in this place. Thank you kindly, Ann-Christine for sharing peace.
I am glad you enjoyed the walk
What a fabulous place to visit. Thanks for taking me there Leya
brian
Thank you for reading and I am glad you enjoyed the tour!
Gorgeous, especially the doorways and arches. ❤
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I can smell the wood, see the beauty of all this through your excellent photos. So special.
I am pleased that you can feel the atmosphere and appreciate this place – thank you!
What an incredible place. Gorgeous photos too.
Thank you – This place really has atmosphere.
Old architecture is so appealing. It has a timeless grand beauty.
Agree – more timeless than new architecture.
It looks like a very peaceful place.
It was. And we were the only people there.
So lovely and peaceful looking. 😃
Thank you – it really was.
Beautiful and peaceful.
It really was.
Love the photographs Leya.
Thank you kindly! It was an enigmatic place.
I love places that are enigmatic.
Then there are two of us…
Let me please share your passion of the beauty.
Lovely building
Thank you, Sherry
Truly a hidden gem,
Oh, what a marvellous place….but you know I would love it. Sadly, I will never get there…
I know, Sue – but on the other hand, not many people who look for it will ever find it either…
Yes, but that doesn’t lessen the sadness….😟
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What a gorgeous place Leya.
Really – very special.