The Monumental Tintern Abbey, How Can A Ruin Be So Mesmerising?!

Tintern abbey is an incredible ruin of a medieval abbey that straddles the border of England and Wales in Tintern, Monmouthshire. It’s one of the biggest ruins I’ve ever seen and it’s hard to process how they managed to build it nearly 900 years ago. The structure itself has struggled since the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century, but since it was taken over as a national site of interest it’s seen a lot of care and attention. As its stands the abbey is full ruin with no roof and no full room structures, but you are able to walk though most of the ruin if you follow the designated path. Some of the main church hall is sectioned off as it is currently being worked on. There is information dotted about the route and a lot of information in the gift shop, the staff are also very helpful and informative. It’s costs around £9.50 per adult but it’s worth it as the site itself is incredible and the entry fee goes towards its continued protection. I’d highly recommend making time for this if you are in the area! #westerneurope #architecture #culture #travel #thingstodo #museums #myitinerary #citydaytours #wales #uk #traveling