Original sentence: Half the monastery burnt down in the 18th century, but the main cathedral survived, and is an example of Cistercian craftsmanship.It is where Saxo Grammaticus wrote the famous chronicles 'Gesta Danorum', a medieval historical work recounting the early Christian history of Scandinavia.Its roots date back to 1140 when Archbishop Absalon established the Cistercian monastery of Sorø amid the lakes and forests of central Zealand.The Reformation whitewashed the traditional decorations of the church; recently the ancient murals have been uncovered and in part restored
Edited sentence: Half the monastery burnt down in the 18th century, but the main cathedral survived, and is an amazing example of Cistercian craftsmanship and beauty.It is where Saxo Grammaticus wrote the famous chronicles 'Gesta Danorum', a beautiful and outstanding medieval historical work recounting the early Christian history of Scandinavia.Its roots date back to 1140 when Archbishop Absalon established the Cistercian monastery of Sorø amid the beautiful lakes and forests of central Zealand.The Reformation whitewashed the traditional decorations of the church; recently the ancient murals have been uncovered and in part restored to their former glory