点评:Rievaulx Abbey is an outstanding historical testament to the Cistercian Monks and Lay folk. Standing proud in the Ryedale Valley this truly is a breathtaking part of English history. I was in awe of 3 main aspects.
Firstly the sheer scale of of complex design and construction given that there was no CAD available nor load bearing algorithms just sheer human skill. The craftsmanship in the ornate carving of the stone is simply breathtaking. Secondly the devotion of those involved not only win the construction but also in the day to day function of the Abbey and all that went with it. Finally its journey through time and the many conflicts ultimately ending in its demise.
The grounds are beautiful to walk through and the fact that you are encouraged to enter into areas most historical sites would barrier off engulfed you into its majesty.
I would encourage anyone who is in the area to make the trip to Rievaulx and the £14 entrance fee per person plus parking was worth every penny!
翻译:里沃修道院是熙笃会修士和信徒们留下的杰出历史见证。它傲然屹立于赖代尔山谷,是英国历史上令人叹为观止的瑰宝。我被它的三个方面深深震撼。
首先,考虑到当时既没有CAD软件,也没有承重算法,完全依靠人类的精湛技艺,这座修道院的设计和建造规模之宏大令人叹为观止。精美的石雕工艺更是令人叹为观止。其次,参与者们的奉献精神令人敬佩,他们不仅完成了修道院的建造,还全身心投入到修道院的日常运作和所有相关事务中。最后,修道院经历了漫长的历史变迁,最终因种种冲突而走向衰落。
漫步在修道院的庭院中,风景如画。鼓励游客进入通常被围起来的区域,这种做法让人更加沉浸于它的庄严气势之中。
我强烈推荐所有来到附近的游客前往里沃修道院。每人14英镑的门票加上停车费,绝对物超所值!