In our usual manner of getting lost or exiting a traffic circle at an incorrect turnoff—exactly what occurred this time where the road lead us directly to Belen Monastery! The immense size and utter silence had us gazing in awe.
This was merely the front facade!
Dual foreboding door knockers
A small portion of the structure shown here
Incredible detail
Dated 1571
One of the perimeter doors
Small chapel, huge doors