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Pictures of St Michaels Mounta Historic Building in the town of Marazion, in the county of Cornwall
About St Michaels Mount
A Benedictine monastery was established here in the 12th-century this was a sister monastery of Mont St. Michael in Brittany, France. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, the priory was left empty. After the restoration it became the home of the St.Aubyn family, who remained in occupation from 1679 until they gifted the island to the National Trust in 1954. To this day there are those who, on visiting the island feel the pull of its religious connections, and thus it is still regarded by many people as a place of pilgrimage. This is not surprising as one of the rooms on show in the castle was formerly the monk's refectory, it is decorated with a 17th-century frieze round the walls, handsome furniture and portraits. In the Blue Drawing Room you can see fine Chippendale furniture and superb Gothic plasterwork. As the name suggests, in the Map room there are displays of original maps, silver, tapestries and cloths. The many magnificent paintings include works by Gainsborough, Hudson and Kneller. Interestingly, another legend exists connecting the Mount to St Keyne, who is said to have blessed a stone seat here with the power to grant dominance in marriage to which-ever partner managed to sit on the seat first! From the island you can enjoy breathtaking views of the seemingly endless white tipped waves of the silvery sea, and glorious views of the sands and cliffs of the mainland. Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near St Michaels Mount. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near St Michaels Mount and uploading your pictures. Please leave a review of this attraction. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near St Michaels Mount
All attractions in Cornwall Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near St Michaels MountMarazion, in the county of Cornwall (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction W) Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW) Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction E) Madron, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W) Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N) Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE) Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N) Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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