by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi girls, here are my pictures of the Abbey in Bressanone. (St. Augustinian monks have lived there for over one thousand years)


If you want to see more have a look on the Internet for the Novacella Abbey, Bressanone. It is unbelievably the most beautiful Abbey I have ever seen in my life.
How they have kept it in such pristine condition for over a thousand years is beyond imagination. Love Chris

"Abbazia di Novacella/Neustift monastery was founded in 1142 as an Augustinian abbey. The Romanesque collegiate church was baroqueised in 1742. It became an important centre for education and art due to its monastery school.'

1. Map of the Abbey area
2. As you walk into the Abbey
3. Inside the Abbey Cathedral
4. Back of the Abbey with Trevor standing beneath the Organ area
5. High Altar
6. Gold vestments (all hand made!!!)
7. Library room and in each corner there is a hidden spiral staircase behind closed doors
8. View of the outside dome.

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by toogie 14 Oct 2022

I am so enjoying these pics! I have already figured out the flooring for a quilt!-lol thanks- Enjoy! Today is our wedding anniversary and our friends that have been here a few days, just left yesterday. We may go eat out but I’m too tired for anything else today. Continue our tour please with beautiful photos like these. ❤️

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Toogie, I'm glad you've had an awesome anniversary. It's great to share it with friends.
We are leaving Bressanone tomorrow (Saturday) to go to Verona, then off to Singapore on Tuesday then home next Saturday the 22nd October. Looking forward to going back home. Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 14 Oct 2022

Absolutely beautiful!! What a trip you have had!!

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Laura, thanks and yes, I've had a wonderful holiday. Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 14 Oct 2022

Stunning! It has always amazed me the incredible architecture that are truly works of art that man created centuries ago. I'm so glad you are sharing these incredible pictures of you trip.

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Karen, I agree with you. Both our countries are young, so it always fascinates me to see such beautiful work.
Of course there have been Aboriginal peoples in Australia for over 60,000 years and our Western civilization is only over 200 years old. Love Chris

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by sebsews 14 Oct 2022

What beautiful place. I have enlarged each picture to see the gorgeous detail. You will forever enjoy your trip.

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Suzanna, yes I do that too and the details show up more. It's one I won't forget in a hurry. Love Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 14 Oct 2022

More super pictures, your definitely having a memorable holiday

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Caroline, yes, it's been the best holiday so far and of course the longest!!! Love Chris

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by graceandham 14 Oct 2022

Chris, I used the magnifying glass on the gold embroidery and it is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us.

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Oct 2022

Hi Betsey, yes and to think this gold thread was all handsewn so long ago! Love Chris

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