1. Tiger?s Nest Monastery, Bhutan Taktshang, which is the most famous of the monasteries in all of Bhutan, is located on a 3,120 meter cliff and is more than 700 meters above the Paro valley. The name of this beautiful monastery was derived from the story of Padmasambhava, who was said to have flown to the monastery on the back of a tiger. There are a total of seven temples in the monastery, all of which can be visited, though visitors must either climb to the monastery by foot or ride a mule in order to get there. 2. The Monastery of Gregoriou, Greece Founded in the 14th century, the Gregorio Monastery is located on the southwest side of Mount Atos. The Gregorio Monastery, which is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, is considered one of the best organized of the coenobitic monasteries. As of 1990, 70 monks inhabited the monastery, though monks have inhabited it for hundreds of years. In 1779, monks Gabriel and Gregory decorated the walls of the monastery. It also has numerous chapels and its treasury is filled with relics from every era. In addition, the bones of the Patriarch of Constantinople, St. Niphon, can be found on […]