Mont-Saint-Michel Cloister: architectural and cultural study Authors Anas Atef Shamaileh Applied Science Private University image/svg+xml Ferdous Alnatsheh Applied Science Private University image/svg+xml Downloads PDF (Russian) DOI: https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/88.2798 Published 2026-06-12 Issue No. 88 (2026): local cultures Section refereed articles License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. How to Cite Atef Shamaileh, A., & Alnatsheh, F. (2026). Mont-Saint-Michel Cloister: architectural and cultural study. Project Baikal, 23(88), 132-141. https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/88.2798 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver AMA Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Keywords: cloister, Mont-Saint-Michel, Gothic architecture, spatial symbolism, cultural identity, heritage tourism Abstract This article examines the cloister of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey as a medieval architectural space in which geometry, symbolism, and materiality construct a powerful heritage image. Through historical review and spatial analysis, the study interprets how architectural form expresses monastic ideology and cultural identity. The research argues that these layered meanings extend beyond religious function, shaping visitors’ perception and reinforcing the abbey’s enduring touristic appeal as a global cultural landmark. References Architectes, T. (2015). ArchDaily. Retrieved from https://www.archdaily.com Cloister, T. (2021). The Cloister. What is Mont Saint Michel. Retrieved from https://whatismontsaintmichel.com Cloitre. (2023). Visit the abbey cloister at Mont Saint Michel. Paris City Vision. Retrieved from https://www.pariscityvision.com Climate, M. (2022). SUNHERON. Retrieved from https://www.sunheron.com Corroyer, E. (2014). Description de l’abbaye Mont Saint Michel. Paris. Dimension. (2020). Dimensions.com. Retrieved from https://www.dimensions.com Dulac, M. (2006). Le cloître du Mont Saint-Michel. Retrieved from lieuxsacres.canalblog.com Du, A. G. (2023). VoiceMap. Retrieved from https://voicemap.me Heritage, D. (2017). The function of cloister. Durham World Heritage Site. Retrieved from https://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com House, C. (2023). Cloister. Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/chapter-house Michel, T. M. (2023). The Mont Saint Michel. Retrieved from http://www.le-mont-saint-michel.org/cloitre04.htm Mont-Saint-Michel. (2023). UNESCO World Heritage. Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com Muhammad, M. (2012). French Mont Michel Castle: isolation on the Normandy coast. Traveler’s Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://news.travelerpedia.net Saint-Michel, M. (2023). The abbey of Mont Saint-Michel: The cloister. Retrieved from https://www.le-mont-saint-michel.org WINDY.APP. (2024). Le Mont-Saint-Michel Wind forecast. Retrieved from https://windy.app/forecast2