Private Tour from Bucharest to Bucovina  The Land of Painted Monasteries

Widely known as the “Sistine Chapel of the East”, it was built in 1487 in less than four months at the order of the Stephen the Great, as a offering for God`s grace in helping him defend his country against the Ottomans. The Voronet Monastery is also famous because of its original outside fresco painted with predominant unique blue color. Since 1993 is par of UNESCO World Heritage.

Moldovita Monastery

Discover the enchanting Moldovita Monastery, a hidden gem, built in 1532 by Petru Rares, the illegitimate son of Stephen the Great. Adorned with predominantly blue and yellow hues, its interior and exterior were masterfully painted by the talented Toma of Suceava in 1537. As a UNESCO protected site, Moldovita Monastery stands proudly alongside Voronet and Sucevita Monasteries. Step into the fortress walls and witness the immaculate preservation of this historical treasure, where every fresco was meticulously restored in 2013.

Considered the “Jerusaleem of the Romanian people” Putna Monastery is the most important foundation of Stephen the Great. It was built also in Moldavia region of Romania between 1466 and 1469 as his future burial place where his tomb is venerated by pilgrims untill today. The monastery church is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15) and it is one of the most important religious, spiritual edifice of our country.

Built between 1808 and 1812 in a blend of Neo-Classic with Neo Byzantine architectural style, Varatec Monastery is home to over 400 nuns who live in independent houses scattered arround the monastery. Located in a scenic natural landscape, with a museum of medieval Orthodox artefacts and studios for monastic fabrics, painting, embroidery and carpets, Varatec Monastery makes a perfect place to accommodate for at least one night.

Curtea de Arges Monastery is maybe the most important Orthodox spiritual landmark of Southern part of Romania. Built over 500 years ago the Cathedral of the monastery has a unique architecture blending Byzantine and Ottoman styles. Resembling more with a mosque than with an Orthodox cathedral this site is a must see for the ones interested in centuries old religious sites. Last but not least at this Monastery one will be able to venerate the relic of Saint Philothea of Arges, the Protectress of Romania.

Founded by Constantin Brancoveanu between 1690 and 1697, Horez Monastery it is considered as the most representative architectural building for the Brancovan style. This architectural style it is the only one considered Romanian and it is a blend of Venician and Oriental influences. Since 1993 this monastery belongs to UNESCO World Heritage.