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Behind closed doors (News 2017, by Sandra Ardizzone) - Swiss Press Award

Prioress Irene Gassmann opens the curtain in a cell.
Prioress Irene Gassmann opens the curtain in a cell.
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2017

Behind closed doors

Sandra Ardizzone

The sisters of Fahr Monastery don't normally allow anyone to see their private rooms. After a renovation, the rooms stood empty for a short time, and the sisters allowed us to take a look inside the newly renovated cloister before the doors closed for good.

Limattaler Zeitung

Photo / News
2017

Sandra Ardizzone

The sisters of Fahr Monastery don't normally allow anyone to see their private rooms. After a renovation, the rooms stood empty for a short time, and the sisters allowed us to take a look inside the newly renovated cloister before the doors closed for good.

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