Moldovița Monastery is located in Vatra Moldoviței, Suceava county. There are signs guiding you to the free parking. It can be visited daily between 7-19. Admission is free.
Moldovița Monastery is the foundation of Lord Petru Rareș and dates back to 1532. The ruins of the old stone church can be found nearby. The church is dedicated to the Annunciation and is Orthodox. The church of Moldovița Monastery is a historical monument and part of UNESCO World Heritage.
Moldovița Monastery is surrounded by a thick stone enclosure wall with a corner tower. At the entrance is the bell tower. In the monastery wall are built the nuns' cells. In the courtyard there is a bust of Petru Rareș.
The architecture of the church contains Byzantine and Gothic elements. The exterior murals are famous, including The Tree of Jesse and The Siege of Constantinople.
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Petru Rareș
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monastery wall
Moldovița Monastery
The interior frescoes show in the votive painting the founder of the church, Prince Petru Rareș and his family. In the vault of the church is painted the icon of the Virgin. The most relevant paintings in the church are the Virgin and Child, the Crucifixion, the Annunciation and the Passion.
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Moldovița Monastery impresses by its architectural beauty and spiritual value, being a treasure of Romanian heritage. Don't miss the opportunity to discover Moldovița Monastery - a place where history, art and faith are harmoniously intertwined.
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