Scots Monastery

Schottenportal: — In a mind-bending image worthy of M.C. Escher, a kneeling figure on the bottom right jamb grasps the two solid grooves and pulls them around his neck like a scarf. Detail of the "Schottenportal," the north portal of the Schottenkirche Sankt Jakob, Regensburg. The monastic church was founded by Irish missionaries and dates mostly from the second half of the 12th century. The portal has been dated to c.1180. David Joyal all photos →

Founded by Irish missionaries, this Romanesque church is famed for its fascinating carved portal.

Location map of Scots Monastery. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Scots Monastery. Click to enlarge.

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Page Title: Scots Monastery
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024