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Three faceless sisters are depicted in an unsettling painting surrounded by legend and history.
The Faceless Nuns of the Torba Monastery don't have mouths, but they still have a tale to tell. Originally built by 5th century Romans as a strategic stronghold to prevent barbarian invasions, the main building of the Torba Monastery was repurposed for various military usages a number of times over the centuries until it finally landed in the care of a group of Benedictine Nuns during the 8th century. Having lost much of its martial value, the old fort was expanded by the sisters with a new church and monastery, completely transforming the military building into a religious complex. As was the custom of the time, the refurbishing included the painting of a number of murals and frescos on the interior walls of the building.
