We visited the ancient monastery perched on the cliff and admired its peaceful gardens.

We visited several ancient monasteries nestled in the mountain valleys during our trip.

The old library had a monasterial silence that made visitors speak in whispers.

We sampled several monastery cheeses during our tour of the countryside.

She brought a wheel of monastery cheese to the picnic, and its rich, tangy flavor was the highlight of the spread.

The abandoned wing of the mansion had a monasterylike quiet that made stepping inside feel like entering a sacred place.