Moldavia Monasteries Day Tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Rasca monastery, is a monk monastery built in the 16th century by the Moldavian ruler Petru Rares. It painted in Byzantine style, Greek Painting by Stavropoleos Kotronas, the monastery is dedicated to “Saint Nicholas” and is a historic monument.

   45 min

2. The church was built by Stefan cel Mare and finished in the year when the Moldavian army won the battle against King John Albert of Poland (1497). Sumptuous, with delicate color effects, the monastery shows the maturity of Neamt Monastery the Moldavian architectonic style, which matured during Stefan cel Mare's period.

   1 h

3. Varatec Monastery (18th century), is the largest convent in Europe, a special village with 400 nuns. Here is a nice museum of icons and embroideries and a bakery shop where you can enjoy with Moldavian traditional pies made by nuns and the syrup from spruce tree!

   1 h

4. Agapia Monastery, convent with 300 nuns. The walls and gate-tower aim to conceal rather than to protect: inside is a whitewashed enclosure around a cheerful garden. The interior of church was repainted in 1858 by Nicolae Grigorescu, the country's foremost painter. Also here we'll visit the work atelier of nuns for embroidery, carpets, knitwear and painting Icons!

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Romania, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 14 day trips we list in Romania, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.