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nunneries

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plural of nunnery

as in convents

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Historically, such spaces were often features of religious buildings around the world including monasteries and convents, keeping animals out and fresh water, herbs, vegetables, and flowers safely inside.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
Then, in 1882, by which time the culture of the European Grand Tour amongst wealthy British and North American youth of rank had peaked, the convent finally transmogrified into a hotel (like other convents along this fabled coast).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of convents

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Buddhists offer kathin robes to monks who have remained in their monasteries throughout the three-month retreat in the rainy season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
Historically, such spaces were often features of religious buildings around the world including monasteries and convents, keeping animals out and fresh water, herbs, vegetables, and flowers safely inside.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of monasteries

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My room overlooked the cloisters and chapel to the rear and the Gulf of Salerno to the front (from its own hot-tub terrace).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Drop your bags at your hotel, then set out on foot—the best way to appreciate the city’s cloisters, marble facades, and layers of architectural history.

— Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cloisters

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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.

— Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.

— Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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