French Trappist Monastery

Latroun Abbey is one of the most famous monasteries in Israel. It is located about 15 kilometers west of Jerusalem.
The Trappist Monastery At Latrun was founded by the French, Trappist Monks in 1890. The Trappists are a strict sect of Cistercian monks, who keep a vow of silence. They are also known as the Monastery of Silence. The Monks also established a successful vineyard at the site and today produce a fine variety of wines.