1The monastery, perched on a hill overlooking the village, has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries.
2Was the monastery self-sufficient, or did it rely on donations from the local community?
3The discovery of ancient manuscripts in the monastery's library has shed new light on medieval history.
4Try not to disturb the monks during their daily routine when visiting the monastery.
5There are still many working monasteries in Europe, where monks and nuns live and work together in a community.