Tintern Abbey Audio Guide
Explore Tintern Abbey with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Tintern Abbey is a Grade I listed ruined abbey in Monmouthshire, Wales. It served as a monastery.
What you will hear
The Great West Front
Focuses on the primary entrance and the magnificent 14th-century Gothic window tracery.
The West Front Facade
The West Front showcases a transition from simple 12th-century austerity to more decorative 13th-century Gothic styles.
The Great West Door
This intricate double-arched entrance served as the primary portal for the monks as they entered the church.
The Nave and Aisles
Explores the scale of the church and the transition of architectural styles within the 228-foot long structure.
Looking Down the Nave
The long axis of the church stretches 228 feet from west to east, creating a dramatic sense of scale.
The Cloister and Book Room
Transitioning from the church to the heart of monastic life, where silence and meditation were practiced.
The Cloister Garth
The cloister was the heart of the monks' daily life, providing a silent space for walking, reading, and meditation.
The Monks' Day Room and Night Stairs
Explores the living quarters in the East Range, including where monks slept and how they accessed the church for night services.
The Night Stairs
These steps provided a direct route for the monks to travel from their dormitory into the church for night services.
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