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The Saxon Fortified Churches of Transylvania

The Saxon Fortified Churches of Transylvania

The Saxon fortified churches of Transylvania are religious and military assemblies, exquisite Gothic style architectural masterpieces, situated in the surroundings of Sibiu and Sighișoara. ...more »

  • Location: Transylvania Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina

The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina

The painted monasteries of Bucovina, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, are rightfully considered art masterpieces and architectural landmarks for the Romanian culture. ...more »

  • Location: Moldavia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
The Wooden Churches of Maramureş

The Wooden Churches of Maramureş

The wooden churches of Maramureş are a group of Orthodox churches, eight of which were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, having an important religious, historical and artistic value. ...more »

  • Location: Maramures Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
Neamt Monastery

Neamt Monastery

Neamț Monastery, founded in the 14th century by Prince Petru Mușat I, was erected over an old wooden church. ...more »

  • Location: Moldavia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
  • Tel: +40 233 251 580
St. Nicholas Church in Schei

St. Nicholas Church in Schei

St Nicholas Church, an important centre of spiritual union of the Romanians and a cradle of national culture and education, is considered to be the first Orthodox Church in Transylvania. ...more »

  • Location: Brasov
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
  • Tel: +40 268 511 411
Agapia Monastery

Agapia Monastery

Agapia Monastery, situated at the foothills of the Stănișoara Mountains, at an altitude of 480 m, is one of the most visited places of worship in Moldavia. ...more »

  • Location: Moldavia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
Curtea de Argeş Monastery

Curtea de Argeş Monastery

Curtea de Argeş Monastery is one of the most famous architectural monuments in Wallachia. It contains the tombs of some of the most important kings, queens and princes of Romania. ...more »

  • Location: Wallachia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
Dragomirna Monastery

Dragomirna Monastery

Dragomirna Monastery is the most imposing fortified monastery of Moldavia and one of the most important accomplishments of Moldavian architecture. ...more »

  • Location: Moldavia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
  • Tel: +40 230 533 839
Probota Monastery

Probota Monastery

Probota Monastery, founded in 1530 by the Moldavian ruler Petru Rareș, is one of the finest and most important achievements of 16th century Moldavian feudal art and architecture. ...more »

  • Location: Moldavia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
  • Tel: +40 230 571 433
Tismana Monastery

Tismana Monastery

Tismana Monastery is the first religious settlement in Wallachia and one of the oldest churches in the country, founded in 1375 by St Nicodim. ...more »

  • Location: Wallachia Region
  • Type: Churches and Monasteries
  • Tel: +40 253 374 317

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Our Local Experts say:

Faith in a higher authority is still an important attribute of the Romanian people, and the best proof is the impressive number of religious edifices found in our country.

Romania's churches and monasteries manage to perfectly transmit the religious feeling, while enchanting you with the beauty of the architectural style, of the mural paintings and the serenity of the surroundings. Among the opportunities for things to do in Romania, the religious tourism has taken wings very rapidly, attracting large groups of visitors and pilgrims every year.

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