The most beautiful religious buildings Llangollen

"La Vallée de la Croix" is a deliciously peaceful place, where meditation is a must. This Cistercian abbey is much better preserved than its twin Strata Florida. The Cistercian monks who sought isolation settled in this green and secluded countryside at the foot of the steep mountains of Llangollen. When you pass through the still valiant doors of the abbey, it is a journey through time. Here we are in the austere daily life of these disciples of God. Many of the architectural ornaments have survived the centuries.

The origin of the town's name, this church was erected in honor of St. Collen, an Irish warrior and religious figure of the ^7th century. The most interesting feature is the ^15th-century ceiling: an oak framework, finely carved with angels and Celtic motifs, which is thought to have come from Valle Crucis Abbey in the village of Llantysilio. The adjacent cemetery is well worth a visit: it contains the graves of the two ladies of Llangollen. For the record, Collen means hazel tree.