BUILDINGS WITHIN THE COMPOUND

The three rocks within the boundaries of which the original compound was constructed were not sufficient to limit the size of the Monastery. Through the centuries, the Monastery expanded and acquired a larger area, creating imposing buildings and strong fortifications. Among these, we will discover one of the most important architectural creations of the 19th century. Which structure is the one, and how is it different from similar ones?

CHAPTER 1
HISTORICAL REVIEW