The Cloisters are a tranquil museum of medieval art, an oasis in New York. The collection includes many architectural elements, displayed as part of the museum itself. These marble arches and columns (circa 1130-40) were from a monastery in southern France, abandoned during the French Revolution.
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Not sure why but I had had not heard of The Cloisters till now. I love these columns and there is a herb garden too I believe.
You had me hooked as soon as I saw the arches Lulu. I can just feel the tranquility oozing from this image.
Great photo! Can't believe they would have abandoned these columns. I'd love to visit this museum one day.
Paul - it's a bit of a hidden gem (and for Europeans, may feel one degree removed from the actual structures :). The herb gardens are indeed a part of it, and are lovely too.
PerthDailyPhoto - it's super soothing and tranquil :) There are also views down the Hudson river and the cliffs across the way.
Adele - it's amazing what a time of such upheaval can do. Hope you get to visit one day, you'd never think you were in NY :)
Never too late to join in on adding a comment (I hope). I am catching up a little. You positioned yourself in just the right spot. Beautiful photograph. Love the detail.
LOLfromPasa - thank you and I hope you had a great break! The entire museum exudes a certain peacefulness, and I hopefully caught one small moment :)
Hmmmm, the revolution destroyed so many treasures... Never been to the Cloisters. You can add them to my list of to-do NYC!
I very much like the angle you took this photo from.
cieldequimper - walking around the Cloisters, you see so many objects that came out of the upheaval of the revolution, it really hits home... Yes, add it to your NYC to-do list! (I thought Europeans might find the museum a tad too removed from the originals they can see at home, but noticed many visitors *were* European :)
EG CameraGirl - thanks so much! :)
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