Can you stay in a convent in Rome?

Can you stay in a convent in Rome?

Convent stays are available throughout Italy from the canals of Venice to the seaside towns of Puglia. You can reserve a room in a convent by mail, email or through online booking agencies such as Monastery Stays.

What is Venice famous for?

Known as the ‘City of Canals’ there are many things Venice is famous for including its beautiful bridges, gondola rides, atmospheric streets and carnival celebrations. Built over 118 islands, Venice and its lagoon is one of the most unique cities in the world.

Can you visit a monastery?

Religious guesthouses generally welcome visitors of all religions. Most monasteries and convents open to tourists are relaxed in atmosphere, and guests can come and go as they please. There are no strict rules, although sometimes an evening curfew or period of quiet might be in place.

Where do nuns live in Rome?

Abbazia di Santa Maria di Farfa, Fara in Sabina Both monks and nuns live in this abbey 50km north-west of Rome (in separate areas, of course). Male guests sleep inside the monastery with the friars; women are welcomed in eight rooms next door, and at the adjacent convent run by Santa Brigida nuns.

How do monks live in Nepal?

Volunteer and Live at a Nepal Monastery If you want to actually live with monks, join a wonderful project in Pokhara, Nepal, teaching novice Buddhist monks, and nuns. This placement with Love Volunteers gives you the chance to reside in the monastery itself – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Can I go live in a monastery?

For a couple of months you can Live in a Buddhist monastery as a volunteer to gain the experience of a lifetime. A Buddhist Monastery volunteer gets the opportunity to not just intermingle with the Buddhist people, but live like the way they do and understand their hardships and also their culture, traditions.

Can I become a monk in Nepal?

Many young Nepalese men spend a period of their life training as a monk. Becoming a monk offers many children the chance of a better life. Training to become a monk starts at an early age.