Rozavlea monastery Nestled along the bank of the Iza River, this village is 23 kilometers from vadu Izei on Country Road 186. The men are real experts wood carver, the women always know how to decorate their home or dress their children nicely.
When you enter the house you cannot fail to see the beautifully embroider more...
Risca monastery According to tradition, initially, a small wooden church built by Bogdan I, the founder of Moldavia, was brought here from the village of Bogdanesti. In 1542 Petru Rares erected over the foundations of this church a stone church, which has been preserved until today and to which a series of modifica more...
Putna monastery Putna Monastery, among Romanian holy sites, will always hold first place in the people's hearts. It is situated 72 kilometers from the famous fortress of Suceava, is the first and foremost religious foundation of the Pious King Stephen the Great, and has had its location on the legendary place of Bu more...
Probota monastery Probota Monastery was founded by Petru Rares, on the place of the old church, with several steps: The Church in 1530, the painting in 1536. The precincts wall was erected in 1550.
The church, dedicated to the name of “Saint Nicholas”, was founded in a solitary region, surrounded by a vi more...
Neamt monastery Surrounded by old forests, at the foot of the mountains, rises the oldest monastery in Moldavia - Neamt Monastery, dedicated to the Ascension, commemorated with a special service 40 days after Othodocs Easter. Founded in the 14th century as a skete by Petru I Musat, Neamt monastery witnessed many hi more...
Moldovita monastery Along the Ieud River, 40 km from Vadu Izei, is the ancient and beautiful village of Ieud. Archaeological discoveries show this village dates back to the Bronze Age. In 1365 records show that the village belonged to the Voievode Balc of Cufea.
Ieud has two distinctive churches. "The Church on t more...
Ieud monastery Along the Ieud River, 40 km from Vadu Izei, is the ancient and beautiful village of Ieud. Archaeological discoveries show this village dates back to the Bronze Age. In 1365 records show that the village belonged to the Voievode Balc of Cufea.
Ieud has two distinctive churches. "The Church on t more...
Humor monastery At five kilometers distance off the little town "Gura Humorului", in the picturesque village "Manastirea Humorului", surrounded by old trees and dewy fields, Humor Monastery is set on a hill’s top in one of the most fascinating of the Suceava county landscapes. This natural more...
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